SOLUTION: Leslie wants to buy a lamp that is on sale for 15% off marked price. if the marked price is $119.99 about how much will the lamp cost after the discount?

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Question 698580: Leslie wants to buy a lamp that is on sale for 15% off marked price. if the marked price is $119.99 about how much will the lamp cost after the discount?
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$17.99
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Leslie wants to buy a lamp that is on sale for 15% off marked price. if the marked price is $119.99 about how much will the lamp cost after the discount?
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"15% off" leaves 85% of the price
0.85*119.99 =~ 101.99

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