Question

Mike wants to buy a sleeping bag for a camping trip. He finds one that costs $52.75 with a 25% discount. How much will he pay for it?

Answer 1

52. 75 * 0.25 = 13.19
52.75 - 13.19 = $39.56 is the amount he will pay.

Answer 2

If he gets a 25% discount, then he is basically buying the sleeping bag for 75% (75%=0.75) of the original price.

$52.75x0.75
=$39.5626
≈$39.56

(Since money only goes to the hundredths place it is rounded)

He will pay $39.56 for the sleeping bag.