A customer buys three items priced at $50, $70, and $80. If a discount of 15% is
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A customer buys three items priced at $50, $70, and $80. If a discount of 15% is applied to the total bill, what is the amount saved due to the discount?
$30
$25
$20
$15
Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions
A customer buys three items priced at $50, $70, and $80. If a discount of 15% is applied to the total bill, what is the amount saved due to the discount?
Step 1: Add the prices of the three items together. $50 + $70 + $80 = $200.
Step 2: Calculate the discount by finding 15% of the total cost. 15% of $200 is calculated as (15/100) * 200 = $30.
Step 3: The amount saved due to the discount is $30.
Percentage Calculation – Understanding how to calculate a percentage of a total amount.
Basic Arithmetic – Adding multiple prices together to find a total.
Discount Application – Applying a discount to a total cost to determine savings.
