SOLUTION: write an equation and solve A shirt priced at $299 was reduced 60% and then an additional 75%. Find the sale price and the total percent reduction based on the original retail p

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Question 993025: write an equation and solve
A shirt priced at $299 was reduced 60% and then an additional 75%. Find the sale price and the total percent reduction based on the original retail price.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
New price, 299%280.4%29%280.25%29=134.55, but the description is unclear enough that this result may be wrong. Seventy-five percent reduction from what? The original price, or the 60% reduction price?