SOLUTION: a best buy ad has a laptop computer on sale for 20% off the regular price. if the regular price is $899, what is the sale price?

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Question 160295: a best buy ad has a laptop computer on sale for 20% off the regular price. if the regular price is $899, what is the sale price?


Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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a best buy ad has a laptop computer on sale for 20% off the regular price. if the regular price is $899, what is the sale price?
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899 - .20(899)
899(1 - .20)
899(.80)
$719.20