Question

A TV originally priced at $500 is discounted 5%. How much is the discount?

Answer 1

$400

Explanation:

Take the original price. Divide the original price by 5. Alternatively, divide the original price by 100 and multiply it by 20. Subtract this new number from the original one.

500/100=5

5*20=100

500-100=400

Answer 2

The discount price for the TV is $475

Explanation:

You multiply the original price by 0.95 (95%)