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Tasha is buying a book that is regularly $12.99 and is on sale for ¼ off. Which expression can she use to estimate the discount on the book?

A. 0.0025× $13

B. 0.04× $13

C. 0.25× $13

D. 0.40× $13

User Sadhu
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Answer:

C. 0.25× $13

Explanation:

Because 25% turns into .25 since you move the decimal place two to the left and then multiply this by 13.

User WeaselFox
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Answer:

C

Explanation:

Convert the fraction to a decimal and multiply that by the price of the book.

1/4 is equal to 0.25

So 0.25x$13 is the answer

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