Reed wants to buy a new tent for an upcoming camping trip. The tent is marked down from its original price by 20%, and Reed has a coupon for an additional 10% off of the sale price.

If the original cost of the tent was $175, what does Reed pay?

Answer Choices

$122.50


$126.00


$140.00


$231.00

Respuesta :

Reed gets 20% from the original price meaning he will pay 80% of the price.
so;
80%*175=140

10% coupon means he has to pay 90% of the price
then;
90%*140=126

Therefore Reed will pay $ 126.00 (B)