SOLUTION: A discount outlet 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 268889: A discount outlet 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 stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A discount outlet 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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S = L - 0.15L
S= L(1-0.15)
S = 0.85L
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Stan H.