7.3 Application of Percent
4. Calculate the amount of discount, the sale price and the
discount rate
e.g.8 BOOT SALES Find the amount of the discount on a
pair of hiking boots if they are normally priced at
$124.60, but are currently on sale for 15% off. Then
find the sale price.
discount = $18.69, sale price = $105.91
e.g.9 FURNITURE SALES Find the discount rate on a
desk lamp regularly priced at $89.95 that is on sale
for $79.95. Round to the nearest one percent.
discount rate = 11%
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