Question

Appliances at Discount City Store are on sale for 70% of the original price. Eli has a coupon for an 18% discount on the sale price. If the original price of a microwave oven is $500, How much will Eli pay for the oven before tax?

Answer 1

$123 bc 500 x .3 then x .82 

Answer 2

The sale price is:
$500*0.7=$350
Eli discount:
$350*0.18=$63
Eli paid for the microwave:
$350-$63=$287