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Question 268889: A discount outlet is offering a 15% discount on all items. Write a linear equation giving the sale price S for an item with a list price L.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A discount outlet is offering a 15% discount on all items. Write a linear equation giving the sale price S for an item with a list price L.
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S = L - 0.15L
S= L(1-0.15)
S = 0.85L
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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