Question

A computer is regularly priced at a store for $380. Over a holiday weekend, the store offers a %15 discount. How much money would you save if you bought the computer over the weekend?

Answer 1

$57

Explanation:

$380x0.85=$323

$380-$323=$57

Answer 2

$57

Explanation:

15% of $380 is ...

0.15 × $380 = $57 . . . . the amount of the discount = your savings

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You will also save the tax on $57, but that information is not included in this problem statement.