45% off

original price!
Dirk buys an aquarium during the sale. If the original price was $51.40, how much does Dirk pay?

1 answer

The discount amount is 45% of $51.40, which is $23.13.

So the amount Dirk pays after the discount is $51.40 - $23.13 = $28.27.

Therefore, Dirk pays $28.27 for the aquarium.