SOLUTION: When multiple discounts are used, if an item is first discounted by 40%, then again by 30%, and then again by 10%, the final or cumulative discount is ______ off the original price

SOLUTION: When multiple discounts are used, if an item is first discounted by 40%, then again by 30%, and then again by 10%, the final or cumulative discount is ______ off the original price

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Question 437985: When multiple discounts are used, if an item is first discounted by 40%, then again by 30%, and then again by 10%, the final or cumulative discount is ______ off the original price. a. 62.2% b. 70% c. 72.6% d. 80%
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A) 62.2%
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