Question

Look at the proportion. A motorcycle is on sale for $1,800.00. The store is currently offering a 15% discount off the sale price. What is the dollar amount of the discount? A) $15.00 B) $27.00 C) $150.00 D) $270.00

Answer 1

Answer:

D) $270.00

Step-by-step explanation:

15% of 1800 is 270 which is exactly what the dollar amount of the discount would be

Answer 2

Answer:

D.) $270.00

Step-by-step explanation:

I got this by first turning 15% into its decimal form:

$15%$% $= .15$

Once I did this I multiplied the decimal form by the price of the motorcycle.

$1,800$ × ·$15$ = $270$