Question

If you want to buy an item in a store that costs $50 and is on sale for 10% off, then

how much would the item actually cost you after the discount? Round to the nearest
cent.

Answer 1

$45.00

Explanation:

If an item cost $50 and the discount is 10% then:

Convert 10% to a decimal

10/100 = .1

.1 * $50 = $5

The discount is $5, subtract the discount from the original amount.

$50 - $5 = $45

The item would cost $45.00 after the discount.

Answer 2

It would be $45.00.

Explanation:

50 divided by 10 would be 5. Subtract that from 50 to get 45.