Contemporary Mathematics for Business and Consumers

7th Edition

ISBN: 9781285189758

Author: Robert Brechner, George Bergeman

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Solve the following word problems for the unknown. Round decimals to hundredths and percents to the nearest tenth when necessary.

An ad for Target reads, "This week only, all electronics 35% off!” If a television set normally sells for $449.95, what is the amount of the savings?

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Solve the following word problems for the unknown. Round decimals to hundredths and percents to the nearest tenth when necessary. An ad for Target reads, "This week only, all electronics 35% off!” If a television set normally sells for $449.95, what is the amount of the savings?

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