Question

79.99 - 12% + 8%
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Answer 1

79.99
−
12
100
+
8
100
=
79.99
−
3
25
+
8
100
=
79.87
+
8
100
=
79.87
+
2
25
=
79.95

Answer 2

79.95

Explanation:

The first step is to rewrite the percentages into decimals so they can be added or subtracted easier. To turn a percentage into a decimal, remove the percent sign and move the decimal two spaces to the left (in other words, divide the number by 100).

12% becomes -0.12

8% becomes 0.08

Now, let's solve.

79.99 - 0.12 + 0.08

Evaluating 79.99 - 0.12, the equation becomes 79.87 + 0.08.

Evaluating 79.87 + 0.08, we get the final answer, 79.95.