Question
Karl bought a tennis racket at a 1/3 off sale. the regular price of the racket was $45.75. how much did karl pay for the racket?
My answer: $30.65 is what Karl paid for the racket, am i right?
My answer: $30.65 is what Karl paid for the racket, am i right?
Answers
Ms. Sue
No.
What is 1/3 of 45.75?
Subtract that from the regular price.
What is 1/3 of 45.75?
Subtract that from the regular price.
John Dosley
I still GET $30.65
Ms. Sue
(1/3) * 45.75 = 45.75/3 = 15.25
45.75 - 15.25 = 30.50
45.75 - 15.25 = 30.50
John Dosley
my teacher told me to use .33
Ms. Sue
Using the fraction is more accurate.
If you want to use a decimal, use 0.3333333
That will give you about the same result as the fraction.
If you want to use a decimal, use 0.3333333
That will give you about the same result as the fraction.