Question

A $155 handbag is on sale for 25% off. what is the sale price of the handbag.

Answer 1

$155 handbag and it has 25% off

To do this you multiply 155 times .25

155 x .25 = 38.75

Now because it says the word "off" in the problem, you substract $38.75 from $155

155 - 38.75 = $116.25


The sale of the handbag is $116.25

Answer 2

25% off means that the original percent subtract 25%, so the original percent is 100%-25%=75%, and we know the the new price is only 75% of the original price.
To find the sale price of the handbag, take:
$155×75%=$116.25. As a result, the sale price of the handbag is $116.25. Hope it help!