Question

Olivia bought a television at a store that gave a 30 percent discount. If the original price was $800, what price did Olivia pay after the discount?

a. $560
b. $240
c. $720
d. $400

Answer 1

After getting a 30 percent discount on an $800 television, Olivia paid $560. The discount was calculated by multiplying the original price by the discount rate, and then subtracting the result from the original price.

Step-by-step explanation:

Olivia bought a television with an original price of $800, but she received a 30 percent discount. To calculate the discount amount, we multiply the original price by the discount percentage:

$$800 \times 0.30 = $240$$

The discount amount is $240. Now, to find the price Olivia paid after the discount, we subtract the discount amount from the original price:

$$800 - $240 = $560$$

Therefore, Olivia paid $560 after the discount. This corresponds to option (a).