Question

Carmen purchases a new laptop. It is on sale for 12% off. If it originally cost $1,200. What is the sale price?

Answer 1

We know that

• The percentage off is 12%.

,

• The original cost is $1,200.

First, we have to find 12% of $1,200, remember that 0.12 is equivalent to 12%.

$0.12\cdot1,200=144$

12% of $1,200 is $144. Then, we subtract this amount from the original price.

$1,200-144=1,056$

Therefore, the sale price is $1,056.