Chapter 4.2, Problem 54STP

To determine

To Calculate:

The discount of Roberto to the nearest dollar.

Answer to Problem 54STP

$43

Explanation of Solution

Given Information:

Roberto receives an employee discount of 12%

He buys an item at the store of price $355

Concept Used:

x % = $\frac{x}{100}$

Calculation:

Roberto gets discount = 12% of 355

  $\begin{array}{l}discount=d=\frac{12}{100}(355)\\ \Rightarrow d=(0.12)\cdot 355\\ \Rightarrow d=42.6\approx 43\end{array}$

Hence,

Discount Roberto gets = $43 (approx.)