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Stefany paid 50.00 for a new pair of shoes. They were discounted 15% off the original price. What decimal represents the discount Stefany received?

Soluzione

St e f an y p ai d 50.00 f or a n e w p ai r o f s h oes . T h ey w ere d i sco u n t e d 15% o ff t h e or i g ina l p r i ce . Wha t d ec ima l re p rese n t s t h e d i sco u n t St e f an y rece i v e d ?

Soluzione

Amount after discount : 42.5

Fasi della soluzione

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 50 - 0.15 \cdot 50

x = 50 - 0.15 \cdot 50 : x = 42.5

Amount after discount : 42.5

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