Question

15) A store is having a sale during which all outdoor furniture is 45% off the original price, p. If

the post-sale price of an outdoor furniture set can be calculated using the expression p

0.45p, which expression also represents the price?

Answer 1

Answer and explanation:

Given that there is 45% off original price of outdoor furniture and price is represented by p

Discount on original price of outdoor furniture = 45% of p=0.45×p=0.45p

Therefore post sale price(after discount) of outdoor furniture can be represented by (1-0.45)p=0.55p