Question

The price of a train ticket from Austin to Phoenix is normally $142.00 however, the train company is offering a special 65% discount to children under age 12. What is the sale price of a ticket from Austin to Phoenix for someone under 12?

Can someone pls help me I don’t get this question

Answer 1

The sale price of a ticket from Austin to Phoenix for someone under 12 is $49.70

Explanation:

Let

x----> the sale price of a ticket from Austin to Phoenix for someone under 12

we know that

100%-65%=35%=35/100=0.35

so

x=0.35*($142.00)

x=$49.70