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

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Question 326583: a $45 shirt is on sale for 1/5 off. How much is the sale price?
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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45-(1/5)*45=45-45/5=45-9=36

Sale price is $36