SOLUTION: a ski jacket has been marked down on three occasions, first 20% off, then 25% off the new price, and finally 50% off the previous price. what is the overall percent saved?
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Question 1014277: a ski jacket has been marked down on three occasions, first 20% off, then 25% off the new price, and finally 50% off the previous price. what is the overall percent saved?
- please help me solve this question. my test is tomorrow and i barely know anything about combining percents.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the original price
= price after 1st markdown
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= price after 2nd markdown
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= price after 3rd markdown
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= the final price
70% of the original price is saved
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