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If a shirt originally costs 40 and is now on sale for 20% off, what is the discounted price?

Solution

I f a s hi r t or i g ina ll y cos t s 40 an d i s n o w o n s a l e f or 20% o ff, w ha t i s t h e d i sco u n t e d p r i ce ?

Solution

Amount after discount : 32

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 40 - 0.2 \cdot 40

x = 40 - 0.2 \cdot 40 : x = 32

Amount after discount : 32

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