Question

Veronica is buying a new pair of Hollister jeans for $50.00. They are on sale for 25% off.

a. What is the sale price of the jeans?

Answer 1

37.5

Explanation:

Convert the 25% to a decimal (0.25) and multiply by 50

Which is 12.5

Subtract 50 by 12.5

Answer is $37.5

You could also multiply 50 * .75

Answer 2

$37.5

Explanation:

25% = 1/4

50/4 = 12.5

50 - 12.5 = 37.5

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