Question

Christopher bought a new watch at the store when they were having a 20\%20%20, percent off sale. If the regular price of the watch was \$48$48dollar sign, 48, how much did Christopher pay with the discount?

Answer 1

from my understanding your asking what 20% of $48 is.
in that case it would be $9.60

Answer 2

48*20%=?
20/100=0.20
0.20*48=$9.60
$48-$9.60

Answer: $38.40