SOLUTION: A tv is priced to sell at $585. What is the sale price if the sale sign says, 1/3 off?

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Question 1011445: A tv is priced to sell at $585. What is the sale price if the sale sign says, 1/3 off?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Sale price is +585+-+%281%2F3%29%2A585+
+585%2A%28+1++-+1%2F3+%29+=+%282%2F3%29%2A585+
+%282%2F3%29%2A585+=+390+
The sale price is $390