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A pair of shoes costs\$89.99. They are on sale for 30% off. What is the new price of the shoes?

Solution

A p ai r o f s h oes cos t s $89.99. T h ey a re o n s a l e f or 30% o ff . Wha t i s t h e n e w p r i ce o f t h e s h oes ?

Solution

Amount after discount : 62.993

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 89.99 - 0.3 \cdot 89.99

x = 89.99 - 0.3 \cdot 89.99 : x = 62.993

Amount after discount : 62.993

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