SOLUTION: This is my problem: A computer lists $850 as original price. It sales on 15% discount, what is the sale price?
I need help just with the formula. I tried and got $370 which I kn
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Question 311595: This is my problem: A computer lists $850 as original price. It sales on 15% discount, what is the sale price?
I need help just with the formula. I tried and got $370 which I know is not right.
Thanks so much!
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
850-(850*.15)
850-127.50=$722.50 is the discounted price.
Proof:
722.50=(1-.15)*850
722.50=.85*850
722.50=722.50
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