Question

In a department store, a $50 dress is marked, "Save 25%." What is the discount? What is the sale price of the dress?

Answer 1

The amount of discount is $12.50 and the sale price is $37.50.

Explanation:

25% = 25/100 = 0.25; this means 25% of $50 is

0.25(50) = 12.50.

This is the amount that the dress is discounted. This makes the sale price

50 - 12.50 = 37.50.

Answer 2

Answer: Discount is $12.50, sale price is $37.50

First, you need to find 25% of 50.

0.5 * 0.25 = 0.125

25% of 50 = $12.50

The discount is $12.50

Now, subtract that from 50 to find the sale price.

50 - 12.50 = 37.50

The sale price is $37.50