SOLUTION: I need to deduct 52% of 122.52 from a total cost. Do I divide the 122.52 by 1.52 or multiply the 122.52 by .52 to get the correct answer?

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Question 844054: I need to deduct 52% of 122.52 from a total cost. Do I divide the 122.52 by 1.52 or multiply the 122.52 by .52 to get the correct answer?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

52% 'off' is the same as 'paying' 48%

Easiest is to multiply 122.52 by .48 = 58.81

Algebraically

 122.52 - .52(122.52) = x

  122.52(1-.52) = x

   122.52(.48) = x