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Example Question #681 : Numbers And Operations
A pair of sneakers is on sale for 20% off the original price of $120.00. What is the sale price of the sneakers?
First, multiply 120 by 0.20.
Subtract that amount from the original price:
Answer: The sneaker's sale price is $96.00
Example Question #682 : Numbers And Operations
Carolina needs to complete a 600-word essay for a test she is taking. If she has already written 445 words, what percentage of the essay has she completed? (Round to the nearest percent.)
Divide the number of words completed by the number of words needed:
Answer: Carolina has completed 74% of the essay.
Example Question #683 : Numbers And Operations
Jacob is shopping for a snowboard. He has a 20% off coupon. How much will he pay for the snowboard if it is currently priced at $279.00?
First, multiply:
Then, subtract that amount from the original price:
Answer: Jacob will pay $223.80 using his coupon.
Example Question #684 : Numbers And Operations
Write as a percent.
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Multiply by 100, and simplify:
The correct choice is 85%.
Example Question #685 : Numbers And Operations
Write 72% as a fraction in simplest form.
Write as a fraction over 100, and simplify:
Example Question #686 : Numbers And Operations
Gavin is shopping for a bar-b-que grill. If he has a 30% off coupon, how much will he save if the grill is currently priced at $669.00?
Multiply:
Answer: Gavin will save $200.70 by using the coupon.
Example Question #687 : Numbers And Operations
Lola is shopping for a set of dishes. If the set she likes is on sale for 40% off, how much will she pay if it originally cost $310.00?
First, multiply:
Then, subtract that amount from the original price:
Answer: Lola will pay $186.00 for the set of dishes.
Example Question #688 : Numbers And Operations
A blouse is on sale for 35% off. If it originally cost $60.00, what is the current sale price of the blouse?
First, multiply .
Then, subtract that amount from the original price:
Answer: The current sale price is $39.00.
Example Question #689 : Numbers And Operations
A truck is on sale for 40% off of the original price of $12,000.00. What is the current price of the truck?
First, multiply .
Then, subtract that amount from the original amount:
Answer: The current price for the truck is $7,200.00
Example Question #690 : Numbers And Operations
The cost of a magazine subscription has been reduced by 15%. What is the current price, if the original price was $45.00?
First, multiply the original price by the percentage:
Then, subtract that amount from the original price:
Answer: The magazine subscription currently costs $38.25.
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