41. A pair of shoes was originally priced at $90. After two successive discounts of
10% and 5%, what was the final price?
(1) $72.90
(2) $75.00
(3) $76.95
(4) $78.25
(5) $80.40
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Step-by-step explanation:

First discount

90/100 * 90 = 81 dollars

Second discount.

Be careful. This is usually a discount from the price in part are.

5% of 81 = 5/100 * 81 = 4.05

81 - 4.05 = 76.95

cross multiplying, we get :

⇒ (3) × (5) = (9) × (x)

⇒ 15 = 9x