During a sale, a clothing store discounts all prices by the same percentage. A pair of jeans is marked down from $45 to $33.75. What is the sale price for a $65 sweater after the same discount is applied?

Alvin Dizon asked Dec 2, 2023

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Alvin Dizon asked Dec 2, 2023

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Answer:

48.75

Explanation:

33.75 is 75% of 45

So price of sweater is 75% of 65, or 25% less which is 48.75

Bnbeckwith answered Dec 8, 2023

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