SOLUTION: an exercise machine with an original selling price of $1,275 is marked by 20%. what is the sale price of the exercise machine?

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Question 1158530: an exercise machine with an original selling price of $1,275 is marked by 20%. what is the sale price of the exercise machine?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, ikleyn:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+1275+-+.2%2A1275+
+1275+-+255+=+1020+
$1,020 sale price

Answer by ikleyn(52803) About Me  (Show Source):
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an exercise machine with an original selling price of $1,275 is marked highlight%28down%29 by 20%. what is the sale price of the exercise machine?
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It is  1275 - 0.20*1275 = 0.8*1275  dollars.


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