Question

The stereo normally priced at $299 is on sale for 15%off. Find the discount and the sale price.

Answer 1

Answer: Sale price: $254.15 , Discount: $44.85

Explanation:

15% off indicates that the stereo will now cost 85% of what it did originally:

$299(100% – 15%) = $299(85%)

Decimalizing the percentage results in = $299(0.85) = $254.15

Discount= $299 - $254.15 = 44.85

Answer 2

To get the discount value:
299 * 0.15 = 44,85

To get the price after discount:
299 - 44,85 = 254,15