A clothing store offers a tiered discount: 10% off for purchases over $50, 20% off for over $100, and 30% off for over $200. You buy items totaling $250. How much do you pay after discount?
Answer
$175
How to solve it
1
Total: $250
2
Qualifies for 30% discount
3
Discount: 30% of $250 = $75
4
Final price: $250 - $75 = $175
Hints
Determine which tier applies
Calculate discount for that tier
Subtract from total