College Math Placement Practice Test

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If a member receives a 20% discount on a $35 purchase, what is the amount of the discount?

$5.00
$7.00
$2.50
$4.00

The correct answer is: $5.00

To determine the amount of the discount, you first need to calculate 20% of the $35 purchase. To find 20% as a decimal, you divide 20 by 100, which gives you 0.20. Next, multiply the purchase amount by this decimal to find the discount amount: \[ 0.20 \times 35 = 7.00 \] Thus, the discount on a $35 purchase at a 20% rate is $7.00. This amount reflects the proportional reduction in price due to the discount applied. Understanding this process is important because it not only helps in discount scenarios but also in other calculations involving percentages. It is essential to always convert the percentage to a decimal before performing the multiplication for accurate results.