Question

An mp3 player is on sale for 30% off the regular price of $39.98. How much is the discount?

Answer 1

Answer:

$27.98

Step-by-step explanation:

100 - 30 in price %=70%

Price will be 70% of original regular price

$39.98 * .7 = answer

Answer 2

Answer:

Discount is $11.99

Total is now $27.99

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the discount, you find out what 30% is of 39.98, so you multiply

39.98 x 30%(or .3) = 11.994

39.98- 11.99= 27.99