Question

How much will you save if you buy an item listed at $75.50 at a 25% discount?

Answer 1

From the information we have been given, the original sale price is 75.50 and the discount is 25% of this price.

We need to calculate what value 25% stands for, so:

25 % of 75.50 → (25/100) ×100 → 0.25 ×75.50 = 18. 88

Therefore value of 25% of original price is 18.88 dollars

Rounded off 18.88 = 18.90 dollars.

You will save $ 18.90

The item will be sold to you at:

75.50 - 18.90 = 56. 60 dollars.

Answer 2

Amount of money saved = $18.87

Explanation:

List Price of the item which is bought = $75.50

Now, This item is on discount.

Discount rate offered by the seller on the item = 25%

Discounted Price of the Item = List Price - 25% of List price

⇒ Discounted Price = 75.50 - 25% of 75.50

⇒ Discounted Price = 75.50 - 0.25 × 75.50

⇒ Discounted Price = 75.50 - 18.875

⇒ Discounted Price = $56.63

Now, Amount of money saved = List price - Discounted price

⇒ Amount saved = 75.50 - 56.63

Hence, Amount of money saved = $18.87