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Chapter 3: Q. 144 (page 335)

In the following exercises, find (a) the amount of discount and

(b) the discount rate. (Round to the nearest tenth of a percent if
needed.)

Hiroshi bought a lawnmower at the sale price of \(240. The
original price of the lawnmower is \)300.

Short Answer

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(a) The amount of discount for lawnmower is$60

(b) The discount rate of the lawnmower is20%

Step by step solution

01

Part (a) Step 1. Given information

Selling Price=$300

Original price=$240

02

Part (a) Step 2. Find discount price

Discount Price = Original Price - Selling Price

=300-240=60

03

Part (b) Step 1. Find the discount rate

Discount rate=DiscountOriginalprice脳100

=60300脳100=20%

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