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Chapter 2: Q4. (page 121)

SALES A picture frame originally priced at $14.89 is on sale for 40% off. What is the discounted price?

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The discounted price of the picture frame is $9.925.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Use the definition of the percentage change.

The percent change is the increase or decrease in the value of a quantity. If the new value is larger than the original value then it is a percent increase and if the change in value is lesser than the original value it is called percentage decrease.

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Step 2. Find the discount.

We are given that the Original price of the frame=$14.89 and the discount available is 40%.

The amount reduction due to the discount is:

=$14.89×40%=14.89×40100=1489100×40100=5956010000=$5.956

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Step 3. Find the cost.

The discounted price of the picture frame is thus:

$14.89-$5.956=$8.925

Hence, the discounted price of the picture frame is $9.925.

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