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Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasyDiscount amount from a percentage

Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question

A shop takes 15% off the price of an $80 coat. How many dollars is the discount?

Answer: 12

0.15 × 80 = 12.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 15
15 is the percentage, not the dollar amount.
If you answered 68
68 is the price after the discount.
If you answered 1.2
1.2 uses 1.5% instead of 15%.

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