The pharmacy has switched wholesalers for its over the counter medication and it wants to get rid of its old inventory. Normally the pharmacy sell its generic ibuprofen for 7 pesos but is offering a flat rate discount of 2.50 pesos. What is the selling price?

The pharmacy has switched wholesalers for its over the counter medication and it wants to get rid of its old inventory. Normally the pharmacy sell its generic ibuprofen for 7 pesos but is offering a flat rate discount of 2.50 pesos. What is the selling price?

Introductory Chemistry: An Active Learning Approach

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Chapter3: Measurement And Chemical Calculations

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