Mathematics For Machine Technology
Mathematics For Machine Technology
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ISBN: 9781337798310
Author: Peterson, John.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 26, Problem 1A
To determine

(a)

To find the discount on the purchase of the given drill and impact driver kit.

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Answer to Problem 1A

The actual discount will be $20.9925.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

A drill and impact driver kit is listed for $139.95 and the buyer has a coupon for 15% off.

Calculation:

As per the given problem, the drill and impact driver kit is listed for $139.95 and the buyer has a coupon for 15% off.

So the actual discount will be 15% off $139.95.

  =139.95×15100=139.95×0.15=20.9925

Hence the actual discount will be $20.9925.

To determine

(b)

To find the purchase price of the kit.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 1A

Purchase price of the kit is $118.9575.

Explanation of Solution

As per the given problem, the drill and impact driver kit is listed for $139.95 and the buyer has a coupon for 15% off.

So the actual discount will be 15% off $139.95.

  =139.95×15100=139.95×0.15=20.9925

Hence the actual discount will be $20.9925.

So the purchase price of the kit =139.9520.9925=$118.9575.

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