Question

Choose the correct discount or markup. If an item has a retail price retail price = $995 and a discount of 15%, how much is the discount? It is $ options a. 149.25 b. 139.25 c. 144.50

Answer 1

To find the discount, simply multiply $995 times .15 (which is the decimal equivalent of 15%). 995 x .15 = 149.25
So the correct answer is (a). 149.25