SOLUTION: Jean went to Macys to buy a new set of sheets that was priced $89.00. Jean had two coupons to use for the sheets. One coupon was for a 20% discount and the other coupon was for $5.

Algebra ->  Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems -> SOLUTION: Jean went to Macys to buy a new set of sheets that was priced $89.00. Jean had two coupons to use for the sheets. One coupon was for a 20% discount and the other coupon was for $5.      Log On


   

Question 551244: Jean went to Macys to buy a new set of sheets that was priced $89.00. Jean had two coupons to use for the sheets. One coupon was for a 20% discount and the other coupon was for $5.00 off. The cashier takes the 20% off discount coupon first and then deducts the $5.00.
Part A
How much does Jean pay for the set of sheets?
Part B
Would the price of the sheet been different if the cashier used the $5.00 off coupon before the 20% discount coupon?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let +x+ = the price Jean pays
given:
(A)
+x+=+89+-+.2%2A89+-+5+
+x+=+.8%2A89+-+5+
+x+=+71.2+-+5+
+x+=+66.2+
She pays $66.20
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(B)
+x+=+%28+89+-+5+%29%2A%28+1+-+.2+%29+%7D%7D%0D%0A%7B%7B%7B+x+=+84%2A.8+
+x+=+67.2+
She pays $67.20