Question

A MacBook computer that sold for $900 last year now sells for 15% less. What is the new price?

Answer 1

$765

Explanation:

The computer sells for 15% less meaning that it sells for 85% of the original price. In math the word of means to multiply so we need to multiply $900 by 85% and to do that we'll need to convert 85% into a decimal which we can do by dividing my 100 and that gives us 0.85. 900 times 0.85=765. So the new price is $765

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Answer 2

$765.

1. find 15% of original price

900*0.15 = 135

2. subtract that new number from original price

900-135 = $765