The sale price of a coat is 40% off it's regualr price of $59.50. Which equation can be used to find s, the sale price of the coat?
A. S= 59.50 - 59.50(0.40)
B. S = 59.50 + 59.50(0.40)
C. S= 59.50 - 59 50(0.60)
D. S=59.50 + 59.50(0.60)
answer is a $35.70
A)59.50-59.50(.40)
59.50(.40)=23.80 This is the discount
subtract the 23.80 from 59.50 and you get 35.70
To find the sale price of the coat, you would need to subtract the discount (40%) from the regular price ($59.50).
The equation for finding the sale price can be written as:
S = 59.50 - 59.50(0.40).
So, the correct equation would be option A: S = 59.50 - 59.50(0.40).