Question

Vanessa bought a laptop at a 20% discount. The original price of the laptop was $275.00. How much money did Vanessa save?

Answer 1

Vanessa saved $55, and she only had to pay $220.

Explanation:

First we need to convert 20% into a decimal, 0.20.

Now we need to multiply 275 and 0.20.

275 × 0.20 = 55

275 - 55 = 220

Answer 2

$55.00

Explanation:

20% of 275 is 55. Meaning she saved 55 dollars.