Question

a scarf is originally priced at $30.00. it is then discounted by 25%. several days later, it is discounted 10% off the new price. is the cost of the scarf the same as if the store had taken 35% off the original $30?

Answer 1

No. 
a. take 35% off 30 =19.5
b. first take 25% off 30 = 22.5, then take 10% off 22.5 = 20.25