Question

A bicycle that usually sells for $230 is on sale for 15% off. Find the sale price.

Answer 1

$\frac{15}{100} = \frac{x}{230 } \\ x = \frac{15 \times 230}{100} = \frac{3450}{100 } = 34.5$
15% of $230 is $34.5
$230 - 34.5 = 195.5$
so the price is $195.5
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