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Find the sale of the item. Round to two decimal places if necessary. Original price: $250.99 Markdown: 78% The sale price is ____ (Please include how to do it because I don't understand.)
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Find the sale of the item. Round to two decimal places if necessary.

Original price: $250.99

Markdown: 78%

The sale price is ____

(Please include how to do it because I don't understand.)

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First multiply the original price by the discount. (250.99 x .78 = 195.7722) Then subtract that number from the original. (259.99 - 195.7722 = 55.2178) Then round to 2 decimals because dealing with money. Answer: $55.22
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