A local department store is going out of business and is selling every item for 40% off the original price. The discount will be taken at the register. Gene buys 2 pairs of shorts for $18.77 each, one polo shirt for $21.87, and a pair of shoes for $34.24. Gene wants to know approximately how much he will need to pay. Estimate what Gene will pay for the items after the discount is taken. Carefully describe how you estimated your answer for credit. Be very specific.

A local department store is going out of business and is selling every item for 40% off the original price. The discount will be taken at the register. Gene buys 2 pairs of shorts for $18.77 each, one polo shirt for $21.87, and a pair of shoes for $34.24. Gene wants to know approximately how much he will need to pay. Estimate what Gene will pay for the items after the discount is taken. Carefully describe how you estimated your answer for credit. Be very specific.

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter0: Preparing For Algebra

Section0.1: Plan For Problem Solving

Problem 1E

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