To find out how much was paid after a discount of 8.5% on a guitar purchased for $12,500, we can follow these steps:
1. Calculate the amount of discount:
- Discount = 8.5% of $12,500
- Discount = 0.085 x $12,500
- Discount = $1,062.50
2. Determine the amount paid after the discount:
- Amount paid = Total cost - Discount
- Amount paid = $12,500 - $1,062.50
- Amount paid = $11,437.50
Therefore, the amount paid after a discount of 8.5% on a guitar purchased for $12,500 is $11,437.50.
