Question

A section of books is marked down by 15 percent from an original price of $16 each. How much will it cost to buy three books from the sale section?
$12.60
$13.60
$37.80
$40.80

Answer 1

Answer:

D 40.80

Step-by-step explanation:

15 percent of 16 is 2.40 so minus that by 16 is 13.60 and 3 times 13.60 is 40.80. and i just took the test. hope this helps :)

Answer 2

Answer:

d or 40.80

Step-by-step explanation:

A section of books is marked down by 15 percent from an original price of $16 each. How much will it cost to buy three books=40.80