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An item is regularly priced at $85. Nicole bought it on sale for 15% off the regular price, Use the ALEKS calculator to find how much Nicole paid.

User Djneely
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Answer:

$72.25

Explanation:

15% of $85 is $12.75, so subtract that from $85 = 72.25

User Matthew Riches
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An item is regularly priced at $85. Nicole bought it on sale for 15% off the regular price

⇒ NIcole only has to pay : 100% - 15% = 85%

⇒ NIcole only has to pay : $85 × 85% = $72.25

Answer: $72.25

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