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Justin bought a basketball for $15. He sold the basketball at a 10% loss. How much did he sell the basketball for?

2006-10-17 12:59:12 · 3 answers · asked by kelly 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

15 x 0.9 = $13.50

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2006-10-17 13:00:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

First, find his loss by multiplying $15 by .10. Then subtract that from $15 to find his selling price.

2006-10-17 13:01:44 · answer #2 · answered by tlf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

He sold it for $13.50

$15.00 x 10% = $1.50 [loss]

$15.00 [original cost] - $1.50 [loss] = $13.50 [selling price]

2006-10-17 13:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by alchemist0750 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋