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If an item that costs $45 sold for a 15% discount, how much do you spend on it? Commission is a % of sales.

User Linnea
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Answer:

You pay $38.25 after the discount is applied

Explanation:

First take 15% of 45 by multiplying 45 by 0.15 (which is 15% as a decimal)

0.15 * 45 = 6.75

Subtract 6.75 from $45 and then you get $38.25!

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