SOLUTION: An item is regularly priced at $35. Chang bought it at a discount of 80% off the regular price. How much did Chang pay?

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Question 889006: An item is regularly priced at $35. Chang bought it at a discount of 80% off the regular price. How much did Chang pay?
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An item is regularly priced at $35. Chang bought it at a discount of 80% off the regular price. How much did Chang pay?
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x = sale price


(Original Price) - (80% of Original Price) = Sale Price

35 - 0.80*35 = x

35 - 28 = x

7 = x

x = 7


He paid $7

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