Question

An item is regularly priced at $55. Scott bought it on sale for 35% off the regular price.

how much did scott pay

Answer 1

19.25

Explanation:

you set up a proportion x/55=35/100

you cross multiply the divide by the 100

then you subtract 19.25 from 55 which = 35.75

Answer 2

$35.75

Explanation:

.35 • 55

19.25

This is the amount off.

55-19.25

35.75