SOLUTION: A store purchased an iron bench and marked it up 20% from the original cost of $75. Then, wanting to make room for summer inventory, the store placed the bench on sale for 20% off.

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Question 1022039: A store purchased an iron bench and marked it up 20% from the original cost of $75. Then, wanting to make room for summer inventory, the store placed the bench on sale for 20% off. What was the price after the discount?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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$75 plus 20% of $75 = $75 + $15 = $90
$90 minus 20% of $90 = $90 - $18 = $72,
the final price after the discount.