The sale price S (in dollars) of an item is given by the formula S=L−rL, where L is the list price (in dollars) and r is the discount rate (in decimal form).

R=1- S/L

The list price of the shirt is $30. What is the discount rate?


Answer :

The sale price S (in dollars) of an item is given by the formula

S=L−rL , where L is the list price (in dollars) and r is the discount rate.

Since, S = L -rL

rL = L -S

r = [tex] \frac{L-S}{L} [/tex]

r = [tex] 1-\frac{S}{L} [/tex]

Since, the listed price of the shirt is $30, we have to find the discount rate.

Therefore, r = [tex] 1-\frac{S}{30} [/tex] is the discount rate.

Answer:

Discount rate of the item will be [tex]r=1-\frac{S}{30}[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

The given formula is S = L - rL

Here S = sale price of an item

r = Discount rate

L = List price of the item

S - L = - rL

L - S = rL

[tex]r=\frac{1}{L}(L-S)[/tex]

[tex]r=1-\frac{S}{L}[/tex]

Now we have to calculate the discount price of the shirt when it's list price is $30.

By replacing L = 30 in the given formula

[tex]r=1-\frac{S}{30}[/tex]

Discount rate of the item will be [tex]r=1-\frac{S}{30}[/tex].

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