document.write( "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. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #255883 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Solve for r in the formula \n" ); document.write( "S = L - rL \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Factor out L \n" ); document.write( "S = L(1 - r) \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "Divide both sides by L \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "Rearrange \n" ); document.write( "r = 1 - |