Which is a step in the process of calculating successive discounts of 8% and 10% on a $50 item? a. take 2% of $50 b. take 8% of $46 c. take 10% of $46 d. take 18% of $50

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Phoenix Curtis

16 April, 15:44

Which is a step in the process of calculating successive discounts of 8% and 10% on a $50 item? a. take 2% of $50 b. take 8% of $46 c. take 10% of $46 d. take 18% of $50

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Kasey Sullivan · Answer 1

Step 1: discount =.08 (50) = $4 discount price: 50-4 = $46 step 2: discount =.1 (46) = $4.6 discount price: 46-4.6 = $41.40 step 3: discount =.08 (41.4) = $3.31 discount price: 41.4-3.31=$38.09