Lydia bought a new computer that was originally totaled $800, but was on sale for 20% off. What was the discount of the computer?

Answer 1

To calculate the discount on the computer, we can use the original price and the percentage off.

1. Calculate the discount amount: \[ \text{Discount} = \text{Original Price} \times \left(\frac{\text{Discount Percentage}}{100}\right) \] \[ \text{Discount} = 800 \times \left(\frac{20}{100}\right) \] \[ \text{Discount} = 800 \times 0.20 = 160 \]

So, the discount on the computer is $160.