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16 March, 11:06

The local movie theater offers a 15 percent discount to senior citizens. If the regular movie price is $8.00, how much is it for a person who qualifies for the senior discount?

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  1. 16 March, 11:28
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    The answer is $6.80.

    The full price: $8.00 (100%)

    The discount: 15%

    The discounted price: x (100% - 15% = 85%)

    Make a proportion.

    $8.00 : 100% = x : 85%

    x = $8.00 * 85% : 100% = $6.80
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