SOLUTION: the edge tickets is offering 5% off the price of tickets to diving events. a category a ticket to the mens 3 meter spring board finals is $420. how much would 4 tickets to that eve

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Question 152963: the edge tickets is offering 5% off the price of tickets to diving events. a category a ticket to the mens 3 meter spring board finals is $420. how much would 4 tickets to that event cost after the discount?
Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Four tickets that cost $420 each:
=4%2A420=1680
now 5% off:
=1680%280.95%29=$1596 total cost after discount
OR,
5% off $420:
420%280.95%29=399%2Feach
So, 4%2A399= $1596 total cost after discount
Thank you,
Jojo