SOLUTION: Tickets cost $12.00. For group purchases there is 1/8 off each ticket. How much will each ticket cost after the discount? (Its a group of 25 people)

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Question 647224: Tickets cost $12.00. For group purchases there is 1/8 off each ticket. How much will each ticket cost after the discount? (Its a group of 25 people)
Answer by colliefan(242) About Me  (Show Source):
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The amount taken off the price of each ticket is $12 * 1/8 or $1.50. Then the cost of the ticket is $12-$1.50 or $10.50.
You could also calculate $12 * 7/8 which is $10.50.