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A $40 backpack is discounted by 15%. What is the sale price?

  1. Convert 15% to 0.15. Multiply 40 × 0.15 = 6 to find the discount in dollars.
  2. Subtract the discount from the original price: 40 − 6 = 34. The sale price is $34.
  3. Check: 85% of $40 is 0.85 × 40 = $34, which agrees.

Tips for a useful explanation

  • Estimate first: a 15% discount should be smaller than a 20% discount.
  • Write units alongside numbers to distinguish prices, lengths, and counts.
  • For fractions, find a common denominator before adding.

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An estimate helps you spot a misplaced decimal or an answer that is too large. For this example the final price should be a little below $40.

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