A jacket is marked at R850 and a discount of 5% is offered. How many rand are taken off the price?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. R42,50
- Step 1: The discount is 5% of R850: 5 ÷ 100 × 850.
- Step 2: 0,05 × 850 = R42,50.
Answer
R42,50.
Why not the others: R425: the percentage was divided by 10 instead of 100. R170: the amount was divided by the percentage. R892,50: the percentage was added to the amount instead of found as a part of it.
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