problem: percent calculation part example 5
Ralph’s father wants to buy a new bookshelf for € 360,-.
If he pays in cash, the price is 3% off.
How much does he have to pay in cash?
answer: percent calculation part example 5
1. step: given/wanted
given: the base value = € 360,- the rate = 97% (100% – 3%)
wanted: part
2. step formula:
part = base * rate : 100
part = 360 * 97 : 100
part = € 349,20
He has to pay € 349,20 in cash.