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?




$13.44


$13.46


$14.34


$14.46

Verified Answer :

Answer:

Option a. $13.44

Step-by-step explanation:

A hardware store sells a 5-pound box of nails for $16.80.

The store is having a 20% off sale on all items.

First we calculate 20% of $16.80

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= 0.20 × 16.80 = $3.36

Now we subtract the discounted amount from the selling price.

The sale price of one 5-pound box of nails = $16.80 - $3.36 = $13.44

The sale price of one 5-pound box of nails would be $13.44

Answer:

13.44

Step-by-step explanation:

Its simple math..