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A video game that usually costs $30.65 is marked down 60%. Kelvin determined that the new price of the game would be $18.39. Look at Kelvin’s work and find his error.

($30.65)(0.60) = $18.39

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Instead of multiplying by .6 he should have multiplied by.4
User Mohammad Abu Musa
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Answer:

His error was that he didnt subtract by the discount amount

Step-by-step explanation:

He should've done this after he multiplied

30.65-(30.65*0.60)=30.65-18.39=12.26

User Gianluca Musa
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