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Carly wants to buy a microwave. The original price is $300. How much will Carly pay if she buys it during the sale

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Answer:

$45

Explanation:

If the microwave is 85% off, Carly will only pay 15% of the original price (100%-85% = 15%). So, we multiply 300 by .15 to get 45. Carly will spend $45.

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