Question

Charlie bought a pair of shorts at the store when they were having a
45
%
45% off sale. If the regular price of the pair of shorts was
$
24
$24, how much did Charlie pay?

Answer 1

To find out how much Charlie paid for the pair of shorts, first calculate the discount amount:

1. **Calculate the discount**:
\[
\text{Discount} = \text{Regular Price} \times \text{Discount Rate}
\]
\[
\text{Discount} = 24 \times 0.45 = 10.80
\]

2. **Calculate the sale price**:
To find the sale price, subtract the discount from the regular price:
\[
\text{Sale Price} = \text{Regular Price} - \text{Discount}
\]
\[
\text{Sale Price} = 24 - 10.80 = 13.20
\]

Therefore, Charlie paid **$13.20** for the pair of shorts.