SOLUTION: The cost of a skateboard is $60. It went on sale and is now 33% off. What is the amount of the skateboard now?

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Question 1013300: The cost of a skateboard is $60. It went on sale and is now 33% off. What is the amount of the skateboard now?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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100%-33%=67%
The sale price is 67% of the original price.
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(0.67)($60)=$40.20
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ANSWER: The sale price is $40.20.