To calculate the total sales for December after applying the 9% discount on the normal selling price of the box of jam, follow these steps:
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Calculate the discount:
Discount = Selling Price × Discount Rate
Discount = R250 × 9%
Discount = R250 × 0.09
Discount = R22.50 -
Calculate the discounted price:
Discounted Price = Selling Price - Discount
Discounted Price = R250 - R22.50
Discounted Price = R227.50 -
Calculate total sales for 50 boxes:
Total Sales = Discounted Price × Number of Boxes
Total Sales = R227.50 × 50
Total Sales = R11,375
Thus, the total sales for December are R11,375.