Discounts are used to reduce the original price of an item.
David will pay $25 and 92 cents for an item of $32, before tax
The discount (d) is given as:
[tex]d =19\%[/tex]
The price (p) of the item is given as:
[tex]p = \$32[/tex]
So, the amount (A) paid before tax is calculated using:
[tex]A = p \times (1 - d)[/tex]
Substitute known values
[tex]A = \$32 \times (1 - 19\%)[/tex]
Express percentage as decimal
[tex]A = \$32 \times (1 - 0.19)[/tex]
Subtract 0.19 from 1
[tex]A = \$32 \times 0.81[/tex]
Multiply 32 and 0.81
[tex]A = \$25.92[/tex]
Hence, David will pay $25 and 92 cents for an item of $32, before tax
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