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An item on sale costs 15% of the original price. If the original price was $20 , what is the sale price?

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$17 I think

Step-by-step explanation:
Step1: covert 15% to a decimal
15% -> 0.15
Step 2: multiply 20 by .15
20*0.15= 3
Step 3 subtract 3 from 20
20-3= 17
Answer=$17
Hope this helps
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