27.9k views
1 vote
A 35% coupon was used on a $346 clothing purchase. How much was the purchase?

2 Answers

7 votes

Answer:

35%=$346

100%=z

cross multiply

35×z=100×346

35z=34600

35z/35=34600/35

divide through

z=988.57

User GaryFurash
by
4.4k points
4 votes
$224.90

35% —> 0.35
0.35 x 346 = 121.9
346 - 121.9 = $224.90
User Rohit Agarwal
by
5.1k points