Question

Kai has been saving up money to buy a new backpack that is originally priced at $88.95. The store is having a 40% off end-of-season sale but Kai has only $55 saved up so far. Do you think he can buy the backpack? (Don't worry about sales tax in this problem.)

yes or no?

Answer 1

Explanation:

88.95 X (100%-40% = 60%) = 53.37

Since $55 > 53.37, Kai has enough money to buy a new backpack.

Answer 2

53.47

Explanation:

yes, he can buy the backpack

88.95 x 0.40 = $35.48

88.95 minus 35.48 = 53.47