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The first part is 15% and the second part (which is what is cost) is 85%. You would multiply 115/1 x 85/100 or 17/20 which equals 1955/20. Now, divide. 97R15. 97 dollars and 15/20 of a dollar. 20 is a factor of 100 by 5, so multiply 15 by 5. It is in the cents place.

The total is $97.75.

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