Question

Janelle bought a beach chair on sale at 60% off. The original price was $43.95.Find the amount of discount in dollars.Find the sale price in dollars.

Answer 1

Given:

Percentage off on beach chair = 60%

Original price = $43.95

Required: Amount of discount and selling price

Step-by-step explanation:

Amount of discount = Percentage of discount x Original Price=

`\begin{gathered} =(60)/(100)(43.95) \\ =26.37 \end{gathered}`

Amount of discount = $26.37

Selling price = Original Price - Discount amount

`\begin{gathered} =43.95-26.37 \\ =17.58 \end{gathered}`

The beach chair sells at $17.58.

Final Answer: Amount of discount = $26.37

Selling Price = $17.58