Answer:
D. $306.
Step-by-step explanation:
If the dishwasher originally cost $450, then after applying 15% off, its price will be 100% - 15% = 85% of the original price:
[tex]\dfrac{85\%}{100\%} *\$450[/tex]
[tex]0.85*\$450 = \$382.5[/tex]
Thus, during the 15% off sale, the dishwasher will cost $382.5.
Now, the employees of the discount appliance store receive an additional 20% off; therefore, the price of the dishwasher will be 100% - 20% = 80% of $382.5:
[tex]\dfrac{80\%}{100\%} *\$382.5[/tex]
[tex]0.8*\$382.5=\$306[/tex]
Therefore, the employee will purchase the dishwasher at a price of $306, which is choice D.
