SOLUTION: Jean went to Macys to buy a new set of sheets that was priced $89.00. Jean had two coupons to use for the sheets. One coupon was for a 20% discount and the other coupon was for $5.
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Question 551244: Jean went to Macys to buy a new set of sheets that was priced $89.00. Jean had two coupons to use for the sheets. One coupon was for a 20% discount and the other coupon was for $5.00 off. The cashier takes the 20% off discount coupon first and then deducts the $5.00.
Part A
How much does Jean pay for the set of sheets?
Part B
Would the price of the sheet been different if the cashier used the $5.00 off coupon before the 20% discount coupon?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the price Jean pays
given:
(A)
She pays $66.20
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(B)
She pays $67.20
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