SOLUTION: A store is offering a 15% discount on all items. Write a linear equation giving the sale price "S" for an item with a list price "L"

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Question 218719: A store is offering a 15% discount on all items. Write a linear equation giving the sale price "S" for an item with a list price "L"
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sale price = List price minus discount, where the discount is 15% of the list price. That is, discount=.15L.

S=L-.15L

S=.85L

Note: If you think about it, if the sale price is 15% OFF, this automatically means that the sale price is actually 85% ON. That is, .85L

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