SOLUTION: Solve for r in the formula S = L - rL where S is the sale price, L is the list price, and r is the discount rate.
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Question 358316: Solve for r in the formula S = L - rL where S is the sale price, L is the list price, and r is the discount rate.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solve for r in the formula
S = L - rL
:
Factor out L
S = L(1 - r)
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Divide both sides by L
= 1 - r
Rearrange
r = 1 -
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