Question

A pair of jeans is 25% off the original price. Which expression represents the sale price? the original price is $40? A.s=p-.25;30 b.s=p-25=15 c.s=p-.25p=10 d.s=p-0.25;39.75 Mathematics

Answer 1

25% = 0.25

25% of $40 is 0.25 · $40 = $10

$40 - $10 = $30

Answer: s = p - 0.25p = 30