In November, a toy was $40. In December, the price increased by 80%. In January, the price decreased by 50%. What was the price of the toy after it was discounted in January?
In November, the toy's price was $
<gadget id="calculator">40</gadget>
<output>40</output>
40.
The 80% increment represents 40*0.8=$32.
In December, the toy's price was 40 + 32 = $
<gadget id="calculator">40+32</gadget>
<output>72</output>
72.
The 50% increment from January represents 72*0.5=
<gadget id="calculator">72*0.5</gadget>
<output>36</output>
36.
In January, the toy's price is 72 - 36 = $
<gadget id="calculator">72-36</gadget>
<output>36</output>
36.

<result>36</result>