SOLUTION: The list price of a jet ski is $3,800.00 with a series discount of 20/10. Find the amount of the second trade discount.

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Question 168780: The list price of a jet ski is $3,800.00 with a series discount of 20/10. Find the amount of the second trade discount.
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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3800(80%(100-20))= net cost after 1st discount=3040----->
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The 2nd discount is taken off this net cost
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so that would be highlight%283040%28.10%29=304%29 is the amount of the second trade discount