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Look at the proportion. A motorcycle is on sale for $1,800.00. The store is currently offering a 15% discount off the sale price. What is the dollar amount of the discount? A) $15.00 B) $27.00 C) $150.00 D) $270.00

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Answer:

D.) $270.00

Explanation:

I got this by first turning 15% into its decimal form:


15%%
= .15

Once I did this I multiplied the decimal form by the price of the motorcycle.


1,800 × ·
15 =
270

User Uno
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Answer:

D) $270.00

Explanation:

15% of 1800 is 270 which is exactly what the dollar amount of the discount would be

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