The correct expression that represents the sale price is s = p - 0.25p.
To find the sale price when the original price is $40, you substitute p = 40 into the expression:
s = 40 - 0.25(40)
s = 40 - 10
s = 30
So, the sale price is $30.
A pair of jeans is on sale for 25% off the original price. Which expression represents the sale price? If the original price of the jeans is $40, evaluate the expression to find the sale price.
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Responses
s = p – 0.25 p ; $30
s = p – 25; $15
s = p – 0.25p; $10
s = p – 0.25; $39.75
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