A pair of trainers marked 60 pounds is reduced by 25 percent. The mone…

Question

A pair of trainers marked 60 pounds is reduced by 25 percent. The money taken off is:

Accepted Answer

D. 15 pounds

1. A quarter of 60 is needed.
2. 60 divided by 4 is 15.
3. The discount is 15 pounds.
_Source: OpenStax Prealgebra 2e, Chapter 6, Percents._

Answer

20 pounds

Answer

45 pounds

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10 pounds

A pair of trainers marked 60 pounds is reduced by 25 percent. The money taken off is: