If a book costs Rs. 250 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price? (202

Practice Questions

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If a book costs Rs. 250 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price? (2023)
  1. 200
  2. 220
  3. 180
  4. 250

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If a book costs Rs. 250 and is on sale for 20% off, what is the sale price? (2023)
  • Step 1: Identify the original price of the book, which is Rs. 250.
  • Step 2: Calculate the discount by finding 20% of Rs. 250.
  • Step 3: To find 20%, multiply Rs. 250 by 0.20 (which is the decimal form of 20%).
  • Step 4: Calculate Rs. 250 * 0.20 = Rs. 50. This is the discount amount.
  • Step 5: Subtract the discount from the original price to find the sale price.
  • Step 6: Calculate Rs. 250 - Rs. 50 = Rs. 200. This is the sale price.
  • Percentage Calculation – Understanding how to calculate a percentage of a given amount and apply it to find a discount.
  • Subtraction – Performing basic subtraction to find the final sale price after applying the discount.
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