Question

A clothing outlet had a sale on jackets. A jacket priced at $233 was on sale, selling for 70% (use 0.7) of its price. How much did customers have to pay for the jacket (ignore taxes)?

Answer 1

Answer:
$163.10
Explanation:
70% = 7/10 = 0.7
$233 x 0.7 = $163.10

Answer 2

Answer:

Jackets cost $69.90.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Multiply $233 by 70% (.70 as a decimal) to find how much less the jacket is.

2. Subtract that answer from the cost of the jacket.

233 * .70 = 163.1

233.00

163.10

$69.90

You can also multiply $233 by 30% and not have to subtract because your answer would BE the cost (70% + 30% = 100%).

233 * .30 = 69.90                 $69.90