Question

An item on sale costs 85% of the original price. if the original price was $60, what is the sale price?

Answer 1

$46.75

Explanation:

The amount the sale item costs now is 0.85($55) = $46.75.

That 85% is equivalent to 0.85.

Answer 2

9 dollars

Explanation:

60*0.85=51

51 is the amount of money you're being discounted.

60-51= 9