SOLUTION: Susan bought a coat that sold 150 dollars. She had a coupon for a 10% discount. How much money did she save with the discount

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Question 1032839: Susan bought a coat that sold 150 dollars. She had a coupon for a 10% discount. How much money did she save with the discount
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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If Susan paid for the coat AFTER the discount was applied, then she saved:
(100-10)% X price =150
.9 price = 150
price = 150/.9 =$166.67
166.67-150=$16.67 savings.
If the original price was $150, then she saved:
150 X 10%=$15.00 savings.