Question

Mark buys $45 worth of office supplies. He uses a 15% off coupon. What will be the new price?

Answer 1

$38.25

Explanation:

Answer 2

38 dollars and 25 cents

Explanation:

15% off is the same as saying 85% of the original price, because 100%-15%=85%.

We can do 85% · 45=0.85 · 45=38.25