What is the total cost for a prescription priced at $35.50 if a 10% discount is applied?

To determine the total cost of a prescription after applying a 10% discount on a price of $35.50, you first need to calculate the amount of the discount and then subtract that from the original price.

Start by calculating the discount amount:

1. Calculate 10% of $35.50:

• ( 10% ) of ( 35.50 = 0.10 \times 35.50 = 3.55 )

2. Subtract the discount amount from the original price:

• ( 35.50 - 3.55 = 31.95 )

Consequently, the total cost of the prescription after the discount is $31.95. This demonstrates how to apply a percentage discount to find the final amount owed.