Mrs. Garrett is interested in a particular bracelet. Its original price was $34, but it is now marked down by 50%. What is the price of the bracelet now?$____
Q. Mrs. Garrett is interested in a particular bracelet. Its original price was $34, but it is now marked down by 50%. What is the price of the bracelet now?$____
Calculate discount amount: Calculate the discount amount on the bracelet.Original price: $34Discount rate: 50%Discount amount = (Original price) × (Discount rate)Discount amount = $34×0.50=$17
Determine new price: Determine the new price of the bracelet after applying the discount.New price = Original price - Discount amountNew price = $34 - $17 = $17
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