Question

Ethan buys a video game on sale. If the video game usually cost 39.99, and it was on sale for 20% off, how much did Ethan pay?

Answer 1

He pays: 31.99

Explanation:

Original price: 39.99

Discout: 20%

Savings: 20% of 39.99= 7.998

7.998 rounded: 8$

Savings minus OG price: 39.99-8

= 31.99

Answer 2

He pays 31.99

He saved $8

Explanation:

Find the original price (39.99)

Get the the discount (20%)

Calculate the savings: 20% of $39.99 = $8 (rounded)

Subtract the savings from the original price to get the sale price: $39.99 - $8 = $31.99