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A product sells at a regular price of 120 which is on sale for 65% off the regular price. Find the sale price. Be sure to round your answer to the nearest cent.

Solution

A p ro d u c t se ll s a t a re gu l a r p r i ce o f 120 w hi c h i s o n s a l e f or 65% o ff t h e re gu l a r p r i ce . F in d t h e s a l e p r i ce . B e s u re t o ro u n d yo u r an s w er t o t h e n e a res t ce n t .

Solution

Amount after discount : 42

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 120 - 0.65 \cdot 120

x = 120 - 0.65 \cdot 120 : x = 42

Amount after discount : 42

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