alleryJeannette buys a $31 swimsuit at a sale price of $13.95. The amount of discount is:
A$13.95
B$31.00
C$44.95
D$17.05
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. $17.05
1. Discount is original minus sale price.
2. 31 minus 13.95 is 17.05.
3. That is 55 percent of 31.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra 2e, Chapter 3, Solve Percent Applications (CC BY 4.0)._
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