Question

Which expression could be used to determine the cost of a $50 video game after a 20 percent discount? $50(0.20) $50(1 – $50)(0.20) $50 – 0.80 $50(0.80)

Answer 1

D. $50(0.80)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The correct equation is $50(0.80). The discount is 20% or 0.20, so we multiply the original price by 1-(discount), which is 1-0.2, so we multiply by 0.80.