SOLUTION: Mr. Agustin bought a color TV set worth P8,680, a washing machine for P6,850 and an electric fan for P1,060. If he was given an 8% discount, how much did he pay?

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Question 55001: Mr. Agustin bought a color TV set worth P8,680, a washing machine for P6,850 and an electric fan for P1,060. If he was given an 8% discount, how much did he pay?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Mr. Agustin bought a color TV set worth P8,680, a washing machine for P6,850 and an electric fan for P1,060. If he was given an 8% discount, how much did he pay?
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If he received an 8% discount he must have paid 92% of the cost of each item.
0.98(8680+6850+1060)=P16258.20
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stan H.