Question

A pair of jeans originally costs $45.00. If the jeans are on sale for 30% off, what is the new cost of the jeans?

Answer 1

31.50 is your answer because 30% of 45 is 13.50 (3/100x45) and 45 - 13.50 is 31.50.

Answer 2

$45.00 times 30% is equal to 13.5;
$45.00 less than 13.5 is equal to 31.5;
Therefore, if the pair of jeans that originally costs $45.00 are on sale for 30% off, the new cost of the jeans will be $ 31.50.