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Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Chain Discounts in Invoices
**Problem Statement:**
A manufacturer offers a 30/10 chain discount if the invoice subtotal is above $1,000. If the list price is $180 per item, what is the total price of the first invoice that activates the chain discount?
**Options:**
A. $567.00
B. $680.40
C. $648.00
D. $793.80
### Explanation of Chain Discounts
A chain discount, also known as a series discount, refers to multiple discounts applied one after another on the listed price of an item. In this problem, a 30/10 chain discount is given, meaning the first discount is 30%, and the second discount is an additional 10% on the already discounted price.
### Step-by-Step Calculation:
1. **Determine Total Quantity Needed:**
- To activate the discount, the invoice subtotal must be over $1,000.
- List price per item = $180
\( 180x > 1000 \)
Solving for x:
\( x > \frac{1000}{180} \approx 5.56 \)
Thus, a minimum of 6 items are needed to qualify for the discount (since we can't have a fraction of an item).
2. **Calculate Initial Total:**
\( 6 \times 180 = 1080 \)
3. **Apply First Discount (30%):**
\( 1080 \times 0.70 = 756 \)
(0.70 represents 100% - 30% = 70%)
4. **Apply Second Discount (10%):**
\( 756 \times 0.90 = 680.40 \)
(0.90 represents 100% - 10% = 90%)
Hence, the total price of the first invoice that activates the chain discount is:
**B. $680.40**
### Summary
The correct answer is **B. $680.40**. This step-by-step approach illustrates how to apply a chain discount and ensure the calculation meets the stipulated conditions. Understanding this concept is essential for efficiently managing invoices and recognizing potential savings in bulk purchasing.
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