Question

The price of an item has been reduced by 20%. The original price was $55. What is the price of the item now?

Answer 1

The price is now $44

Explanation:

The original price is $55

The discount percent is20%

Calculate the savings: 20% of $55 = $11

Subtract the savings from the original price to get the sale price: $55 - $11 = $44