Question

27.
The original price of a shirt is $16.00. The price of the shirt is discounted by 20%. How much less is the sale price of the shirt?

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1 point
A. $15.80 less
B. $12.80 less
C. $4.00 less
D. $3.20 less
28. Tiffany bought a shirt that was originally priced at $55.00. After a discount, she paid $38.50. What was the percent decrease (discount) of the original price of the shirt?
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1 point
A. 12.5%
B. 25%
C. 30%
D. 130%
29. Solve the equation for p.
6p - 12 = 54
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1 point
A. 11
B. 15
C. 25
D. 66
30. Solve the equation for p.
2m + 1 =17
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1 point
A. 20
B. 8
C. -8
D. 16

Answer 1

27. D ($3.20 less) — 20% of $16 = 0.2×16 = $3.20.

28. C (30%) — Discount = $55 − $38.50 = $16.50; 16.50/55 = 0.30 = 30%.

29. A (11) — 6p − 12 = 54 → 6p = 66 → p = 11.

30. B (8) — 2m + 1 = 17 → 2m = 16 → m = 8.