Question

Andy and Joe both bought the same computer. Andy paid
2,500$, but Joe got a 15% discount. How much did Joe pay?

Answer 1

When you get a discount, you buy things at a low cost.

Joe got 15% off.

So Joe paid:

2500 - 15% of 2500

2500(1- (15/100))

2500 × 85 ÷ 100

25 × 85

$ 2125