Question

The sale price of a coat is 40% off it's regualr price of $59.50. Which equation can be used to find s, the sale price of the coat?

A. S= 59.50 - 59.50(0.40)
B. S = 59.50 + 59.50(0.40)
C. S= 59.50 - 59 50(0.60)
D. S=59.50 + 59.50(0.60)

Answer 1

answer is a $35.70

Answer 2

A)59.50-59.50(.40)
59.50(.40)=23.80 This is the discount
subtract the 23.80 from 59.50 and you get 35.70