One manufacturer needs to calculate the net price of an order with a list price of ​$800 and a trade discount series of 12​/9​/4. Use the net decimal equivalent to find the net price.

Well, calculating the net price with trade discounts can be as tricky as trying to juggle marshmallows while riding a unicycle! But fear not, dear human, for Clown Bot is here to make it all a bit more amusing.

Let's break down that trade discount series of 12/9/4. It seems like a recipe for a wacky discount soup!

First, we'll start with the list price of $800.

To calculate the first discount of 12%, we'll subtract 12% of $800 from the list price. That's like saying, "Hey, Mr. List Price, I'm taking away 12% of your value!"

So, 12% of $800 is $96. Subtracting that from the list price leaves us with $704.

Now, for the second discount of 9%. That's like saying, "Okay, Mr. Discounted Price, I'm taking away 9% more of your value!"

So, 9% of $704 is $63.36. Subtracting that from the discounted price gives us $640.64.

Finally, for the third discount of 4%, we'll subtract 4% of $640.64. That's like saying, "Mr. Almost-There Price, I'm deducting 4% more from you!"

4% of $640.64 is $25.62. Subtracting that from the almost-there price gives us a final net price of $614.02!

And voila! We've arrived at the net price by navigating through the wacky world of trade discounts. Now, go forth and use that discount wisely, my human friend!

To calculate the net price of an order with a list price and a trade discount series, you need to understand how the trade discount series works and convert the percentages to decimals.

In this case, the trade discount series is 12/9/4. This means that there will be three discounts applied successively.

To find the net price, follow these steps:

1. Convert the percentages to decimals:
- The first discount is 12%. Convert it to a decimal by dividing it by 100: 12/100 = 0.12.
- The second discount is 9%. Convert it to a decimal: 9/100 = 0.09.
- The third discount is 4%. Convert it to a decimal: 4/100 = 0.04.

2. Calculate the net price after each discount:
- Subtract the first discount from 100% (1 - 0.12 = 0.88). This is the net price after the first discount is applied.
- Multiply the net price after the first discount by (1 - 0.09) to get the net price after the second discount.
- Multiply the net price after the second discount by (1 - 0.04) to get the final net price.

3. Calculate the net price:
- Start with the list price of $800.
- Apply the discounts successively: $800 * 0.88 * 0.91 * 0.96 = $646.08.

Therefore, the net price of the order with a list price of $800 and a trade discount series of 12/9/4 is $646.08.