- Joined
- Jun 27, 2021
- Messages
- 5,386
- Reaction score
- 422
GRE practice math test just for fun.
The price of a pair of sneakers was $80 for the last six months of last year. On January first, the price increased 20%. After the price increase, an employee bought these sneakers with a 10% employee discount. What price did the employee pay?
A. $70.40 B. $82.00 C.$83.33 D.$86.40 E. $88.00
Let me see.
The price increased by 20%.
So, 80 x 0.20 = 16. Now, 80 + 16 = 96.
The employee bought the sneakers with a 10% discount.
So, 96 x 0.10 = 9.60.
Lastly, $96 - $9.60 = $86.40.
I say D is the answer.
You say?
The price of a pair of sneakers was $80 for the last six months of last year. On January first, the price increased 20%. After the price increase, an employee bought these sneakers with a 10% employee discount. What price did the employee pay?
A. $70.40 B. $82.00 C.$83.33 D.$86.40 E. $88.00
Let me see.
The price increased by 20%.
So, 80 x 0.20 = 16. Now, 80 + 16 = 96.
The employee bought the sneakers with a 10% discount.
So, 96 x 0.10 = 9.60.
Lastly, $96 - $9.60 = $86.40.
I say D is the answer.
You say?
