Question

The earrings that Mrs.Moore wants to buy are $55.00. She won’t buy them until they are at least 45% off. What is the most that Mrs.Moore is willing to spend?

Answer 1

$30.25

since it's 45% off, you need to subtract 45% from 100%

100%-45%=55%

then turn the % into a decimal

55%/100=0.55

now multiply the original price by 0.55

0.55*55=30.25

Answer 2

$30.25

Explanation:

55% of 55$ is $30.25. she wants 45 % off of 55$. which is $24.75. 55-24.75 is 30.25