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A computer that originally cost $850 is on sale for 15%off. What is the sale price of the computer show your work
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A computer that originally cost $850 is on sale for 15%off. What is the sale price of the computer show your work

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(850)x(0.85)=722.50
By multiplying the original price by .85 you get the sale price with the 15% off.
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If it is on sale for 15%, then you are paying 85% (100-15) of the original price.

To find 85% of 850, you do 850*.85 to get $722.50

Hope this helps
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