SOLUTION: Winter boots are on sale at the local shoe store. The original price was $85 8 and they are not discounted 20%. What is the sale price of the boots?

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Question 1020290: Winter boots are on sale at the local shoe store. The original price was $85 8 and they are not discounted 20%. What is the sale price of the boots?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'm thinking you wanted to say, "The original price was $85.80 and they are now discounted 20%. What is the sale price of the boots?"
If so, you are getting 20% off, so that means you are paying 80% of the original price, or
(.80)($85.80) = $68.64