To find the amount of the discount on a [tex]$234 item with a 15% discount, follow these steps:
1. Understand the problem: We need to find how much money will be deducted from a $[/tex]234 item if it is being sold at a 15% discount.
2. Determine the discount rate: The discount rate is 15%.
3. Convert the discount rate to a decimal: To convert the percentage to a decimal, divide it by 100:
[tex]\[
15\% = \frac{15}{100} = 0.15
\][/tex]
4. Calculate the discount amount: Multiply the original price of the item by the decimal form of the discount rate:
[tex]\[
\text{Discount Amount} = 234 \times 0.15 = 35.1
\][/tex]
5. Result: The discount amount is [tex]$35.10.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
C. $[/tex]35.10
