Answer:
56.26
Step-by-step explanation:
An isosceles triangle has two sides that are the same length, and one side that is the same length. We have two sizes, so two find the greatest possible perimeter we must assume that the greater size is the value for the two sides, and the smaller size the value for the single side. In other words:
Let x be the original price of the object.
After the 40% discount, the price of the object now becomes;
x-0.4x=0.6x
0.6x is our new price after the first discount.
Now if we want to find the price after the second discount, (5%)
That would come off to be;
0.6x-0.6(0.05)x=0.6x-0.03x=0.57x
Our last price is 0.57x
If you notice, there was a 43% discount in total, as it goes to 57% of its original price.
This is very non intuitive for some people, as they may think there will be a 45% discount.