Question

The price of an item has been reduced by 45%. The original price was 80$. What is the price of the item now?

Answer 1

Answer: 44

Step-by-step explanation: This is because 45% of 80 is 36 and 80-36 is 44

So the price of the item now is 44 dollars

Answer 2

45% = 0.45 because percent means per every 100. (45/100 = 0.45)
To find the price decrease, you need to multiple the original price by the percent and subtract that from the original price.
0.45 x 80 = $36
$80 - $36 = $44
Your answer is $44