Question

The store price of a jeans is $50. If the discount given by the store is 45%, calculate the discount amount offered by the store on the jeans.

$20

$22.5

$25

$27.5​

Answer 1

$22.5

Explanation:

45% × $ 50

= 45/100 × $50

= 45/10 × 5

= 45/2

= $22.5

Answer 2

Explanation:

50+45%=72.5

50-45%=27.5

50×45%=22.5