Arithmetic ReasoningQuestion 7 of 120
A jacket originally priced at $80 is discounted 15%. What is the sale price?
a.$65
b.$72
c.$68
d.$76
Explanation
Fifteen percent of $80 is $12. Subtracting the $12 discount from $80 leaves a sale price of $68. You can also multiply $80 by 0.85 to get the same answer.
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