Question

The subtotal of a customer’s order was $36.74 after using a coupon good for 15% off. Which of the following operations could be used to calculate the total price before the discount was applied?

a) Add $15% to $36.74
b) Multiply $36.74 by 0.85
c) Divide $36.74 by 0.85
d) Subtract $15% from $36.74

Answer 1

To calculate the total price before the discount was applied, subtract the discount amount from the subtotal.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the total price before the discount was applied, you would need to subtract the discount amount from the subtotal.

Option d) Subtract $15% from $36.74 is the correct operation to use in this case.

So, the total price before the discount was applied would be $36.74 - $5.51 (which is 15% of $36.74) = $31.23.