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If an employee purchases a dishwasher during a 15 percent off sale, how much will he pay if the dishwasher originally cost $450?

Answer 1

Ethan Adkins

$382.50

Since the dishwasher has a 15% discount, the employee only has to pay 85% of the original price, $450.

100% of original price (full price) = $450 85% of original price = $450 × #85/100# = $382.50

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Answer 2

Jace Anderson

If the dishwasher originally costs $450 and there's a 15% discount, the employee will pay 85% of the original price. Therefore, the amount he will pay is$ 450 * 0.85 = $382.50.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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