Business Financial Question:

You have a painting that is $320 that is selling for 20 percent off. How much is the discounted price?

Financial Interview Question
Financial Interview Question

Answer:

Calculate quickly: What's 80 percent of $320? The answer's $256. Even in a question like this, if you are good with numbers and use shortcuts, don't be afraid to talk aloud. For example: 80 percent of $320 can be broken down to a calculation like 80 percent of $80 x $4, or 162.


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