An item is originally priced to sell for $175 and is marked down 20%. The store takes off an additional 20%, and a customer has a coupon for 10%. What is the total percent reduction for this item? Give the net decimal equivalent and total percent reduction.
A) 0.576; 42.4%
B) 0.55; 50%
C) 0.5; 55%
D) 0.424; 57.6%

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The item is first reduced by 20%, making it $140. Then another 20% off makes it $112. Finally, a 10% coupon reduces it to $100.80. The total reduction is $74.20 from the original $175, which is approximately 42.4%.

An Item Is Originally Priced to Sell for $175 and Is