SOLUTION: If a book, which cost $100, is discounted 20%, and then the discount price is raised by 20%, what is the final price of the book?

SOLUTION: If a book, which cost $100, is discounted 20%, and then the discount price is raised by 20%, what is the final price of the book?

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Question 781884: If a book, which cost $100, is discounted 20%, and then the discount price is raised by 20%, what is the final price of the book?
Answer by thiessy(2) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
100*.20=20
100-20=80
80*.20=16
80+16=96
answer 96
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