A pair of jeans is marked 25% off. If the original price is $31.50, what is the discount amount that will be taken off of the original price?
Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Given the statement:
A pair of jeans is marked 25% off.
Determine the discount amount if the original price is $31.50
Solution:
In order to determine the discount amount, we simply need to change the percentage into decimals. In converting a percentage into decimal, divide the percentage by 100, hence in converting a decimal to percentage, multiply the percentage by 100.
= 25/100
= 0.25
Multiply 0.25 by $31.50
= (0.25)($31.50)
= $7.875
Final answer:
The discounted amount is $7.875