Question

A karaoke machine regularly costs $138 and is on sale for 15% off. What is the discount?

$13.80
$15.38
$20.70
$85.00

Answer 1

c) $20.70

Explanation:

Now we have to,

→ find required cost of discount.

Then the discount will be,

→ (138/100) × 15

→ 1.38 × 15

→ $20.70

Hence, the discount is $20.70.

Answer 2

$20.70

Explanation:

The discount is 15% of $138.

15% of $138 =

= 15% × $138

= 0.15 × $138

= $20.70