Problem #1. Your local florist shop purchases an order of imported tulips with a list price of $1,975 less trade discounts of 25/15/10. (a) What is the amount of the trade discount? (b) What is the net amount of the order?

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Problem #1. Your local florist shop purchases an
order of imported tulips with a list price of $1,975
less trade discounts of 25/15/10.
(a) What is the amount of the trade discount?
(b) What is the net amount of the order?
Transcribed Image Text:Problem #1. Your local florist shop purchases an order of imported tulips with a list price of $1,975 less trade discounts of 25/15/10. (a) What is the amount of the trade discount? (b) What is the net amount of the order?
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List price = $1,975

Trade discount > 25/15/10

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