SOLUTION: A computer monitor that regularly cost $100 is on sale for 15% off. The salesperson offers you 20% off the sale price. What percent of the original price is the salespersons price?

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Question 1062953: A computer monitor that regularly cost $100 is on sale for 15% off. The salesperson offers you 20% off the sale price. What percent of the original price is the salespersons price?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A computer monitor that regularly cost $100 is on sale for 15% off. The salesperson offers you 20% off the sale price. What percent of the original price is the salespersons price?
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original price:: 100
sale price:: 0.85*100 = 85
final price:: 0.80*85 = 68
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Ans: Percent you pay:: 68%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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