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A basketball backboard set that sold for $79 is discounted 15%. What is the sale price?

A basketball backboard set that sold for $79 is discounted 15%. What is the sale price-example-1

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The answer is $67.15
User Mrembisz
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100%-15% = 85% (subtract since it's on sale)
85% = 0.85
0.85* $79 = $67.15
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