Question

1. a video game was $39. this weekend the game will be marked 12 percent off. how much is the game this weekend?

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the discount amount

First, find 12% of $39. The formula for finding a percentage of a number is $\text{Percentage} \times \text{Number}$, so $0.12 \times 39 = 4.68$.

Step2: Subtract discount from original price

Subtract the discount amount from the original price: $39 - 4.68 = 34.32$.

Answer:

The game will cost $34.32 this weekend.