Question

Sinae bought laptop that was originally for $440 the laptop was on sale for 15% off. which equation could you use to find the sales price of the laptop?a) Sales price = 440 - .15(440)b) Sales price = 440 + .15(440)c) Sales price = .15(440)

Answer 1

440 - 0.15(440) (option A)

Explanation:

Original price = $440

discount = 15%

sales price of laptop = original price - discounted price

discounted price = $440 × 15%

discounted price = 440 × 0.15 = 0.15(440)

sales price of laptop = 440 - 0.15(440) (option A)