Question

Amir has spent the last three months saving money for a $1,400 computer in his local electronics store. So far he has saved $1,200. Today, he receives an email saying that all computers in the store are 25% off for one day only.

If the sales tax charged at the counter is 7%, does Amir have enough money to purchase the computer today?

Select one:
A. No, Amir needs about $25 more.
B. Yes, Amir has the exact amount needed.
C. Yes, Amir has about $25 more than he needs.
D. Yes, Amir has about $75 more than he needs.

Answer 1

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Solution:

Convert 25% to a decimal.

25% = 0.025

Find discount.

1,400 x 0.25 = $350

Subtract.

1,400 - 350 = $1,050

Convert 7% to a decimal.

7% = 0.07

Multiply.

1,050 x 0.07 = $73.50

Add.

1,050 + 73.50 = $1,123.50

Subtract.

1,200 - 1,123.50 = 77.50

Round.

77.50 = 75

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Answer:

D. Yes, Amir has about $75 more than he needs.

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