Question
A mini laptop computer is on sale for 40% off the regular price of $450. How much is the discount?
a.
$18
b.
$27
c.
$180
d.
$270
a.
$18
b.
$27
c.
$180
d.
$270
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To find the discount, you can multiply the regular price by the discount percentage:
1. First, convert the percentage to a decimal:
40% = 0.40.
2. Now, multiply the regular price by the decimal:
\[
\text{Discount} = 450 \times 0.40 = 180.
\]
So, the discount on the mini laptop computer is $180.
The correct answer is (c) $180.
1. First, convert the percentage to a decimal:
40% = 0.40.
2. Now, multiply the regular price by the decimal:
\[
\text{Discount} = 450 \times 0.40 = 180.
\]
So, the discount on the mini laptop computer is $180.
The correct answer is (c) $180.