Question

An electronics store is having a 15% off sale. Suppose the sale price(p) of a laptop is $495. Which statement are true for this stuation

A. P+ 0.15p represents the sales price
B. P- 0.15p represent the sales price
C. 0.85p represents the sales price
D. The sale price is 420.75
E. The sale price is 569.25

Answer 1

B, C, D

Explanation:

If the sales price is 15% off, then the the price is .85(100-15%) of the price so c is true

this also makes b true. (100-15%) is p-.15

495 x .85 (100-15%)=420.75 so d is true

Answer 2

The answer to the Question is D