Question

A coat and a pair of boots are on sale for 20% off. The regular price of the coat is $225. The regular price of the boots is $130. Part A find the sale price of the coat —————-Part B what is the sale price of the boots?

Answer 1

Part A = $180

Part B = $104

Explanation:

Part A:

You do 255÷5=51

51 x 4 = 180

Part B:

You do 130÷5=26

26 x 4 = 104

Answer 2

$180 for the coat, $104 for the boots

Explanation:

first: percent = decimal (20 = 0.20)

for the coat:

225-(225x0.20)

225-40 = 180

for the boots:

130- (130x0.20)

130-26 = 104