Question

Sole the following problems by setting up a proportion, then solving by cross multiplying. if possible, set up the proportion as a single step proportion for the problem.

a pair of 80 headphones went on sale for 15% off. what was the sale price

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

15% times 80

80x15%

80 times 15 is 1200

Remember, you always divide by 100 to get your sale price