A dress is marked down by 20% and placed on a clearance rack, on which is posted a sign reading, 'Take an extra 25% off already reduced merchandise.' What fraction of the original price is the final sales price of the dress?

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A dress is marked down by 20% and placed on a clearance rack, on which is posted a sign reading, 'Take an extra 25% off already reduced merchandise.' What fraction of the original price is the final sales price of the dress?






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