In these problems, one is given a list of original prices and the amount of price taken off during a discount. One has to find the sale price and the rate of discount. The easiest way to find the sale price is to subtract the discount price from the original price. The general train of thought to do this can be found in the following formula:
One is also asked to find the rate of discount. Use the following proportion format to do so:
Substitute each of the values in the given problem into the equation and solve for the price.
12 inches=1 foot There are 72 or 12 x 6 inches in a foot which means 6 feet. There are 2 inches remaining so there are 6 2/12 or 6 1/6 ft in 74 inches.