Question

a youth league soccer coach needs to buy 4 dozen soccer balls. the list price is $125 per dozen and a series discount of 40/15/10 is offered. find how much the coach will pay for the soccer balls. the coach will pay $\square$. (round to the nearest cent.)

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total list price

Total list price for 4 dozen: \( 4 \times 125 = 500 \) dollars.

Step2: Apply first discount (40%)

After 40% discount, price factor: \( 1 - 0.40 = 0.60 \)
Price after first discount: \( 500 \times 0.60 = 300 \) dollars.

Step3: Apply second discount (15%)

After 15% discount, price factor: \( 1 - 0.15 = 0.85 \)
Price after second discount: \( 300 \times 0.85 = 255 \) dollars.

Step4: Apply third discount (10%)

After 10% discount, price factor: \( 1 - 0.10 = 0.90 \)
Final price: \( 255 \times 0.90 = 229.50 \) dollars.

Answer:

\( 229.50 \)