Solve the problem.
-During the sale the price of the sofa was discounted by 15%. Determine which of the statement's below is true.
A)The sale price of the sofa is 85% less than the regular price.
B)The sale price of the sofa is 85% of the regular price.
C)The sale price of the sofa is 15% of the regular price.
D)The regular price of the sofa is 101% of the sale price.

Question

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When a price is discounted by 15%, the sale price becomes 85% of the original price, not 85% less than the original price.

Solve the Problem. -During the Sale the Price of the Sofa Was Discounted