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An item costs 250. If there is a 5% off sale, what is the price after the discount? Omit the symbol in your answer

Solution

implicit derivative

i t e m cos t s 250. I f t h ere i s a 5% o ff s a l e, w ha t i s t h e p r i ce a f t er t h e d i sco u n t ? O mi t t h e sy mb o l in yo u r an s w er

Solution

Amount after discount : 237.5

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 250 - 0.05 \cdot 250

x = 250 - 0.05 \cdot 250 : x = 237.5

Amount after discount : 237.5

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