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You are buying a tv that originally cost 1,050 you have a coupon for 15% off what is your new total for the tv.

User Wallyk
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Answer is 892.50

This is because to find the percentage decrease of a number you must subtract the percentage from 100 . Then divide this number by 100 and multiply it with the original number . So I did 100-15= 85, 85/100= 0.85. 0.85 x 1050 = 892.50 which is the answer
User Holz
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Answer:

$892.50 ( Eight Hundred Ninety Two dollars and fifty cents)

Explanation:

Just subtract 15% from 1050 (you also can check calculator if you want second opinion!)

(have a nice day)

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