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Kate wants to buy a new bicycle from a sporting goods store. The bicycle she wants normally sells for $270. The store has a sale where all bicycles cost 4 9 of the regular price. What is the sale price of the bicycle?

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Answer:

The sale price of the bicycle is $120.

Explanation:

To find the amount, simply multiply the cost by the fraction of the cost that you are paying.

$270 * 4/9 = $120

This would be the cost of the bike.

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