SOLUTION: Super Sneaky Department Store is having a 50% “plus” 40% off sale on everything they have in store, which entitles you to 50% off the original price first and then a 40% off this d

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Question 285784: Super Sneaky Department Store is having a 50% “plus” 40% off sale on everything they have in store, which entitles you to 50% off the original price first and then a 40% off this discounted price. How much does a coat originally priced at $150 cost now?
A. $15 B. $30 C. $45 D. $60 E. None of these.

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Super Sneaky Department Store is having a 50% “plus” 40% off sale on everything they have in store, which entitles you to 50% off the original price first and then a 40% off this discounted price. How much does a coat originally priced at $150 cost now?
A. $15 B. $30 C. $45 D. $60 E. None of these.
= Original price * 0.5*0.6
= OP*0.3
$150*0.3 = $45