Problema Solution

A Fall jacket sells for $180 less 25% at JC Penny. The L.A Hern Co. lists the same jacket for $108.

A. What additional discount must JC Penny offer to match L.A Hern's price?

B. Whant single discount percent would produce the same net price?

Answer provided by our tutors

current price = 180-25% = 135

a. Additional discout rate = 27/135*100% = 20%


b. Single discount = 72/180*100% = 40%