SOLUTION: The price of the table is reduced by 10%. The new price is later reduced by 20%. The two deductions are equivalent to a single reduction of how many percent.
A)0%
B)28%
C)36%
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Question 1144823: The price of the table is reduced by 10%. The new price is later reduced by 20%. The two deductions are equivalent to a single reduction of how many percent.
A)0%
B)28%
C)36%
D)30%
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The price of the table is reduced by 10%. The new price is later reduced by 20%. The two deductions are equivalent to a single reduction of how many percent.
A)0%
B)28%
C)36%
D)30%
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OP = Original Price
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OP*0.9*0.8 = 0.72*OP
---> 28%
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