SOLUTION: Jeans are on sale for 40% off the list price. If the original price of a pair of jeans is $48, find the sale price.

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: Jeans are on sale for 40% off the list price. If the original price of a pair of jeans is $48, find the sale price.This question is from textbook

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Answer by edjones(7569) About Me  (Show Source):
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48*.4=19.2
48-19.2=$28.80
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Ed

Answer by KnightOwlTutor(293) About Me  (Show Source):
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Convert 40% into decimal format .40
In order to find out how much $off is 40% multiply .4*original cost=48
.4*48=19.2
The sale price is $48-$19.2=$28.80