SOLUTION: a $45 shirt is on sale for 1/5 off. How much is the sales price?

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Question 326581: a $45 shirt is on sale for 1/5 off. How much is the sales price?
Found 2 solutions by nyc_function, Alan3354:
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let s = sales price
1/5 = 0.20
s = 45 * 0.20
s = $9


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/5 off leaves 4/5 of the $45.
(4/5)*$45 = $36