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A store has clearance items that have been marked down by 45%. They are having a sale, advertising an additional 40% off clearance items. What percent of the original price do you end up paying?

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Answer:

33%

Step-by-step explanation:

x = original price     now take 45% off <=====means you pay 55% of original

.55 x    is the new price      now  take 40% MORE off (leaving 60%)

.55x * .6  = .33 x