Question

Carrie bought a pair of jeans for $55. The jeans were 24% off.

What was the discount?
How much did she pay for the jeans?

Answer 1

Discount: $13.20

Final Price: $41.80

Explanation:

Original price: $55

Percent discount: 24%

Amount of discount: 24% of $55 = 0.24 × $55 = $13.20

Final price = original price - amount of discount = $55 - $13.20

Actual final price = $41.80

Answer:

Discount: $13.20

Final Price: $41.80