SOLUTION: Max found a pair of jeans on sale for 40 percent off. He used a coupon for an additional 20 percent off. If the original price of the pair of jeans was $68, what is the final price

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Question 807937: Max found a pair of jeans on sale for 40 percent off. He used a coupon for an additional 20 percent off. If the original price of the pair of jeans was $68, what is the final price of the pair of jeans before taxes?

Found 2 solutions by richwmiller, MathTherapy:
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
most places don't allow a discount on a discounted item.
60% off means he paid 40%
.4*68=$27.20

Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Max found a pair of jeans on sale for 40 percent off. He used a coupon for an additional 20 percent off. If the original price of the pair of jeans was $68, what is the final price of the pair of jeans before taxes?

He paid: $highlight_green%2832.64%29

You can do the check!!

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