Question

Sassy jeans are $90 a pair if they are 40% off today how much will they cost

Answer 1

`x = 54`

Explanation:

Step 1: Make an expression

`90 * (1 - 0.4) = x`

`90 * 0.6 = x`

Step 2: Multiply

`90 * 0.6 = x`

`54 = x`

Answer:
`x = 54`

Answer 2

54

Explanation:

First find the discount

discount = original price time discount percent

= 90*40%

= 90*.40

=36

The new price is the original price minus the discount

new price = 90-36

= 54