Tomatoes that regularly sell for $1 per pound are on sale for 30% off the regular price.
a) What is the discount?
b) What is the sale price?
A) a) $0.70 per pound; b) $0.30 per pound
B) a) $0.70 per pound; b) $0.70 per pound
C) a) $0.3 per pound; b) $0.7 per pound
D) a) $0.30 per pound; b) $0.18 per pound
E) a) $0.30 per pound; b) $0.70 per pound

Question

Tomatoes that regularly sell for $1 per pound are on sale for 30% off the regular price. 
a) What is the discount?
b) What is the sale price?
A) a) $0.70 per pound; b) $0.30 per pound
B) a) $0.70 per pound; b) $0.70 per pound
C) a) $0.3 per pound; b) $0.7 per pound
D) a) $0.30 per pound; b) $0.18 per pound
E) a) $0.30 per pound; b) $0.70 per pound

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The discount is 30% of $1, which is $0.30. The sale price is $1 - $0.30 = $0.70 per pound.

Tomatoes That Regularly Sell for $1 Per Pound Are on Sale