Question

If you want to buy an item in a store that costs $32.50 and is on sale for 30% off, then how much would the item actually cost you after the discount? Round to the nearest cent.​

Answer 1

$22.75

Explanation:

Convert percent to decimal:

30%=30/100=0.3

Percent formula:

a(1-r)

a(1−r)

32.5(1-0.3)

32.5(1−0.3)

32.5(0.7)

32.5(0.7)

22.75

22.75

Price after discount:

$22.75

Answer 2

$22.75

Explanation:

if you multiply $32.50 * 30% you get $9.75

32.50-9.75=$22.75