Question

Mia went shopping for a new pair of sneakers because of a sale. The store was offering a 30% discount. What number should she multiply the prices on the tags by to find the price she would have to pay, before tax, in one step?

Answer 1

0.7

Explanation:

30% off a price means you pay 70% of the tag price. So multiply the tag price by 0.70

Example:

A $75 pair of sneakers is 30% off. You pay $75 x 0.7 = $52.50

To prove this is right, 30% off $75 is:

$75 x 0.30 = $22.50

$75 - $22.50 = $52.50