A mini laptop computer is on sale for 40% off the regular price of $450. How much is the discount?

Question

a.
$18
b.
$27
c.
$180
d.
$270

Answer 1

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.