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A necklace usually sells for 18, but is onsale for 15% off. What is the sale price of the necklace?

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Answer:

$15.30

Explanation:

percentage wise, the whole thing is

100% → 100/100

Discount is 15% so the reduced selling price is:

100−15/100 = 85% of the original price.

So the cost to the purchaser after discount is

85/100 × $18.00 = $15.30

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