SOLUTION: a jacket costs $150 but there is a 20% off sale a. how much is the discount on the jacket? b. how much does the jacket cost now?

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Question 797196: a jacket costs $150 but there is a 20% off sale
a. how much is the discount on the jacket?
b. how much does the jacket cost now?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
20% of $150
20/100 * $150 = $30
a) $30 off
b) Price now, $150 - $30
= $120.
Hope this helps.
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