Question

Susan is buying a ring that is regularly $54.95 and is on sale for 1/2 off. Which expression can Susan use to estimate the amount of the discount on the ring?

Answer 1

Analyze problem

since it is one half off, only one half remains

so the equation is

x=54.95/2

(answer is 27.475)

Answer 2

Answer:

It should be 27.475

Step-by-step explanation:

54$ divided by 2=27+ the cents=95 divided by 2=47.5