Question

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

Answer 1

$15.30

Explanation:

X = percentage

100x = 85x18

x = 85x18/100

= 1530/100

= 15.30

Answer 2

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: