Question

Look at the proportion. A motorcycle is on sale for $1,800.00. The store is currently offering a 15% discount off the sale price. What is the dollar amount of the discount? A) $15.00 B) $27.00 C) $150.00 D) $270.00

Answer 1

D.) $270.00

Explanation:

I got this by first turning 15% into its decimal form:

`15%`%
`= .15`

Once I did this I multiplied the decimal form by the price of the motorcycle.

`1,800` × ·
`15` =
`270`

Answer 2

D) $270.00

Explanation:

15% of 1800 is 270 which is exactly what the dollar amount of the discount would be