SOLUTION: A sweater is originally $39.99 and on sale for 1/3 off. Today only, the sweater is an additional 1/3 off the sale price. How much does the sweater cost?

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Question 1111700: A sweater is originally $39.99 and on sale for 1/3 off. Today only, the sweater is an additional 1/3 off the sale price. How much does the sweater cost?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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39.99*2/3=26.66
26.66*2/3=$17.77