Thato decided to offer 9% discount on a box of jam. The normal selling price is R250. He estimates to sell 50 boxes during Christmas season

Calculate the Total sales for December

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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:

  1. Calculate the discount:
    Discount = Selling Price × Discount Rate
    Discount = R250 × 9%
    Discount = R250 × 0.09
    Discount = R22.50

  2. Calculate the discounted price:
    Discounted Price = Selling Price - Discount
    Discounted Price = R250 - R22.50
    Discounted Price = R227.50

  3. 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.