Question
At a “1/3 off” sale, the sale price of an item is $360. How much money do you save by buying the item on sale? Explain your reasoning clearly.
Answers
Ms. Sue
(2/3)x = 360
x = 360 / (2/3)
x = 360 * (3/2)
x = 1,080/2 = 540
540 - 360 = ?
x = 360 / (2/3)
x = 360 * (3/2)
x = 1,080/2 = 540
540 - 360 = ?