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Bo is buying a board game that usually costs B dollars. The game is on sale, and the price has been reduced by 18%.

How much does Bo pay for the game?

User Crackmigg
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Answer:

(41/50)b

Explanation:

Reducing an objects price by 18 percent is the same as doing 100 percent - 18 percent. 100-18=82. Percent is the same as something out of a hundred. 82 out of a 100 is 82/100. 82/100 simplifies to 41/50. 41/50×b is 41b/50, or (41/50)b

User Wutz
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Answer:

For those with khan its 0.82B and B - 0.18B

Explanation:

Khan academy :>

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