Question

A pair of shoes that normally sells for $85.00 goes on sale for 35% off.

Sean 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?
a. Melanie is correct.
b. Sean is correct.
c. Aiyanna is correct.

Answer 1

a. Melanie is correct

Explanation:

35% of 85= 29.75

*Find this by finding 10% (move decimal place over) and five percent (half of ten percent) and add triple of 10% plus the 5% or look it up*

Subtract this from 85

85-29.75=

$55.25

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Answer 2

A

Explanation:

Melanie is correct

85 x 0.35 = 29.75

85 - 29.75 = 55.25