Solve the following problem:
Last season, a pair of jeans cost $35.95. This season, the price of the jeans increased by 25 percent. Later in the season, the jeans were put on sale for 25 percent off.
How much did the jeans cost at the beginning of the season?
What was their sale price?
Were you surprised by the sale price of the jeans? Why or why not?
What would the jeans cost if they had gone on sale by 25% first, and then had their price increased by 25%? Why?
Be sure to answer all parts of the question above.