A department store has a weekend sale where all clothing items are on sale for 40% off the list price. In addition, clearance items receive an additional 25% discount from the sale price. What is the total percent discount on clearance items during this sale? Round your answer to the nearest percent.
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The initial discount on all clothing items is 40% off the list price. If an item's original price is $P$, then after the first discount, the price becomes $P - 0.40P = 0.60P$. Show more…
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