Answer:
Method 1: Calculate 40% discount on original price, then subtract discount from original price.
Amount of discount = 40% of $30
= 0.40 × $30
= $12
New price = $30 - $12 = $18
Method 2:
New price = (100% - discount percentage) of original price
= 60% of original price
= 0.60 × $30
= $18