Question

A pair of shoes that normally sells for $85.00 goes on sale for 35% off. Season thinks that the sale price should be $50.00 but Melanie disagrees and says the price should be $55.25. Aiyanna says they are both wrong and decides the price should be $29.75. Who is correct and why?

Answer 1

Melanie is correct since 65% of $85.00 is $55.25.

Explanation:

The original price of the shoes is $85.00. That is 100% of the price of the shoes since 100% is a whole amount.

The discount on the shoes is 35%.

100% - 35% = 65%

That means the sale price is 65% of the original price. Now we calculate 65% of $85.00.

65% of $85.00 =

= 0.65 * $85.00

= $55.25

Answer: Melanie is correct since 65% of $85.00 is 55.25.

Answer 2

Melanie is correct

Explanation:

35% of 85 is 29.75 so take that away from the original price and you get 55.25

This means the price will be 55.25$