SOLUTION: Danielle goes to a store that is having a going out of business sale so everything is 75% off when she gets there she sees a sign that says that because the store is closing tomorr

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Question 1123876: Danielle goes to a store that is having a going out of business sale so everything is 75% off when she gets there she sees a sign that says that because the store is closing tomorrow, they are giving an ADDITIONAL 25% off. Does this mean that everything in the store is free? Explain.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Not likely.

The first %75 off means, pay 25%.

The second 25% off means, pay only 0.25%2A0.75=0.1875, or pay only 18.75% of the original price.