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The sale price is 85% of its usual price. The usaual price is $18 what is the sales price

User Tirtha R
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Answer:

$15.30

Explanation:

X = percentage

100x = 85x18

x = 85x18/100

= 1530/100

= 15.30

User Slobodan Kovacevic
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Answer:

I believe the question is saying a discount of 15% because each item is 85% of usual price.

change percent to decimal and multiply by amount

.15 x 18=2.70 is the discount.

18.00-2.70=15.30 is the sale price

Explanation:

User Arunakiran Nulu
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