The original price for a jacket is $124.95. It is on sale for 20% off. Which of the following gives the best estimate of the savings?

KBBWrite asked Jul 22, 2023

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KBBWrite asked Jul 22, 2023

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Answer:

You save approximately $25 (or 1/5)

Explanation:

20% off means you save 1/5 of the original cost. So you divide the original number by 5 to find out how much you save.

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