Neiman Marcus Shoe Sale Puzzle

[TheMathMom]

A pair of designer shoes at Neiman Marcus was discounted 15%, and three months later an additional then 30%. Spring came and unexpectedly the shoe designer got into the spotlight at the Paris design show. Daniel Marcus, who run the Neiman Marcus store, immediately decided to increase the shoe price by 45%. Question is, would you benefit by buying this pair of shoes when it just got to the store rather than now, after all the price changes?

Submit your answer on our Family Puzzle Marathon site. Solve three puzzles and get a prize!

Click to submit or read the answer.