Question

An electronics store is having a 15% off sale. Suppose the original price(p) of a laptop is $495. Which statements are true for this situation?
Responses

A p + 0.15p represents the sale price.p + 0.15p represents the sale price.

B p − 0.15p represents the sale price.p − 0.15p represents the sale price.

C 0.85p represents the sale price.0.85p represents the sale price.

D The sale price is $420.75.The sale price is $420.75.

E The sale price is $569.25The sale price is $569.25


An electronics store is having a 15% off sale. Suppose the original price(p) of a laptop is $495. Which statements are true for this situation?
Responses
A p + 0.15p represents the sale price.p + 0.15p represents the sale price.
B p − 0.15p represents the sale price.p − 0.15p represents the sale price.
C 0.85p represents the sale price.0.85p represents the sale price.
D The sale price is $420.75.The sale price is $420.75.
E The sale price is $569.25The sale price is $569.25

Answer 1

True statements: B, C, and D.

Reason:
- 15% off means subtract 15% of p: sale price = p − 0.15p = 0.85p (so B and C are correct).
- For p = $495: 0.15·495 = $74.25, so 495 − 74.25 = $420.75 (so D is correct).
- A and E are false (they represent a 15% increase, not a discount).