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xaguia2:

A hardware store sells a 5-pound box of nails for $16.80. The store is having a 20 percent off sale on all merchandise. What is the sale price of one 5-pound box of nails? @hero @ultrilliam

Shadow:

16.80 - 16.80(0.20) = The cost of a 5-pound box of nails minus 20% of the cost of a 5 pound box of nails = the discounted price of a 5-pound box of nails.

xaguia2:

so the answer is? @Shadow

Shadow:

I have practically already given you the answer. You just need to multiply on number, then subtract that number from another number. Calculator stuff.

xaguia2:

@shadow so what number do i multiply?

Shadow:

16.80(0.20)

xaguia2:

@shadow so now what numbers do i subtract?

Shadow:

16.80 - 16.80(0.20)

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