Discount Calculation: 15% off of $5.59
What is the discount?
To find the discount, we need to calculate 15% of the original price of $5.59.
Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal
To convert the percentage to a decimal, divide by 100:
15% ÷ 100 = 0.15
Step 2: Multiply the original price by the decimal
Multiply the original price of $5.59 by the decimal:
$5.59 × 0.15 = $0.84
The discount is $0.84
So, the discount is $0.84.
What is the new price?
To find the new price, subtract the discount from the original price:
$5.59 - $0.84 = $4.75
The new price is $4.75
The new price after the 15% discount is $4.75.
