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Finding a Percent of a Number — Quiz

Question 5 • Grade 7 Mathematics

While shopping at a clearance sale, Samantha finds a 60 point 0 0 dollars dress on sale for 25 percent off. Samantha also has a 50 percent off coupon. Which statement correctly summarizes her savings?

Answer
A
Samantha will save 15 point 0 0 dollars because the two sales will combine for 75 percent off the original cost.
B
Samantha will save 22 point 5 0 dollars because she must first find the 25 percent sale price before taking the extra 50 percent reduction.
C
Samantha will save 37 point 5 0 dollars because she must first find the 25 percent sale price before taking the extra 50 percent reduction.
D
Samantha will save 45 point 0 0 dollars because the two sales will combine for 75 percent off the original cost.

Explanation

First take 25% off the $60 dress: 25% of $60 is $15, so the sale price is $45. The 50% coupon then takes half off $45, which is $22.50, leaving a final price of $22.50. Her total savings are $60 − $22.50 = $37.50, so the correct statement is C.

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