How much will you save if you buy an item listed at $575.50 at a 30 percent discount?

**A.**

$172.65

**B.**

$176.25

**C.**

$185.63

To find how much you will save at a 30% discount on an item listed at $575.50, you can use the formula:

\[
\text{Discount amount} = \text{Original price} \times \text{Discount percentage}
\]

Given:
- Original price = \$575.50
- Discount percentage = 30% = 0.30

Now calculate the discount:

\[
\text{Discount amount} = 575.50 \times 0.30 = 172.65
\]

Thus, the amount you will save is **$172.65**.

The correct answer is **A. $172.65**.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:
1. What would be the final price after applying the 30% discount?
2. If the discount were 25% instead of 30%, how much would you save?
3. How much would you save with a 50% discount on the same item?
4. If a tax of 8% is added after applying the discount, what would be the total price?
5. What would be the new price if an additional 10% discount was applied after the 30%?

**Tip:** When calculating percentages, it's helpful to convert the percentage to a decimal by dividing by 100.

How much will you save if you buy an item listed at $575.50 at a 30 percent discount?

Learn how to calculate the savings on an item listed at $575.50 with a 30% discount. This problem covers key mathematical concepts including percentages and basic arithmetic, suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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