Question

What is the cost of a $1200 washing machine that was on sale for a 1/5 discount?

Answer 1

Well,
1/5 of 1200 is 240
Then, you subtract 240 by 1200

So, you get $960

Answer 2

The cost would be $960 because $240 is 1/5 of $1200 so you subtract $240 from $1200 and you get $960