Question

8. Lauren wants to buy a shirt that costs $80. Her mother told her that she could only spend $35 for the shirt. The shirt finally went on sale for 40% off the original price. Will Lauren be able to buy the shirt? (Hint: If the shirt is 40% off the original price, what percent is she paying?)

Answer 1

No. Lauren cannot buy the shirt. It costs $48 after the discount.

Explanation:

Shirt Cost: $80

Money: $35

Discount: 40%

First, find the amount of the discount by finding 40% of the price. 40% is equal to 0.40 (or 40 divided by 100).

40% of $80 = 0.40 x 80 = $32

Since it's a discount, the final price is the original price minus the discount.

$80 - $32 = $48

So, after a 40% discount, the price is still $48. Lauren only has $35, so it will still be too expensive!