A pair of jeans is discounted for 30% off. If the original price is $31.50, what is the discount amount that will be taken off of the original price?
$3.15
$9.45
$3.00
$22.05
$9.45
To calculate the discount amount, multiply the original price by the discount percentage (30% = 0.30):
$31.50 x 0.30 = $9.45
Therefore, the discount amount that will be taken off the original price is $9.45.