Question

The price for a pair of sandals is $49.95 in June. In August the price is 60% less. Which expression gives the price of the sandals in August?

Answer 1

To calculate the new discounted price, $49.95×.60=$29.97

Answer 2

The required expression is
`0.40* 49.95`.

Explanation:

Consider the provided information.

The price for a pair of sandals is $49.95 in June.

In August the price is 60% less.

After getting 60% discount customer need to pay only 40% of the price.

This can be written as:

`40\% * 49.95`

`(40)/(100)* 49.95`

`0.40* 49.95`

Hence, the required expression is
`0.40* 49.95`.