SOLUTION: A new coat is regularly priced at $49.95. It is on sale with a discount of 10% . Approximately how much would be saved by purchasing the coat at the sale price?

Question 418158: A new coat is regularly priced at $49.95. It is on sale with a
discount of 10% . Approximately how much would be saved
by purchasing the coat at the sale price?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

A new coat is regularly priced at $49.95. It is on sale with a discount of 10%

 sale price = $49.95 - .10*49.95 = $44.96

 Saving:  $49.95 - $44.96 = $4.99 

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