eugene wants to buy jeans at a store that is giving $10 off everything. the tav on the jeans is marked 50% off. the original price is $49.98. find the total cost if the $10 discount is applied before the 50% discount
The answer is $29.99. First, you add $10 to $49.98 which equals 59.98. Next, set up a proportion: x over 59.98 equals 50 over 100. 59.98 times 50 equals 2,999. Now divide 2,999 by 100 and you get your answer.
