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An item is priced at $80. It is on sale for 45% off. What is the sale price?

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The answer is 44 because 0.46 times 80 is 36 and 80 minus 36 is 44
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Answer:

$44

Explanation:

To get 45% of something, first multiply it by 0.45 or 45%:

80x0.45=36

Now subtract that from the original price of $80 to get your answer:

80-36=44

The answer is the sale price is $44

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