New Hampshire Propane Company offers a 2% cash discount if a bill is paid within the first 10 days. On May 9, Ron James received his invoice for $250. On May 18 he sent New Hampshire Propane his payment. What did James send New Hampshire Propane?

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anonymous · Answer

Money.

perl · Answer

250(1-.02)

anonymous · Answer

He paid within 10 days, so he gets a 2% discount.
his invoice was $250, so we must find what 98% of 250 is, as 100% - 2% = 98%
250 * 0.98 = $245

anonymous · Answer

Ok thank you so much I get it now. ;-)