Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Strictly speaking, 15% isn't precisely the same as 0.15; 0.15 is the decimal fraction used to calculate 15% of some quantity.
15% of 52 is indeed 7.8. $7.80 is the discount that is to be SUBTRACTED from the regular price ($52). Adding $7.80 to $52 is incorrect.
Also, 52 + 7.8 - 59.8 is incorrect: it's not an equation (but should be one), and we should be subtracting $7.80 from $52.
