SOLUTION: If something is 44 dollars and it's 90% off how much will it cost?

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Question 953279: If something is 44 dollars and it's 90% off how much will it cost?
Answer by EdenWolf(517) About Me  (Show Source):
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First let's find 90% of 44 dollars. Multiply 44 by 0.9.
44%2A0.9=39.6
But since we are finding how much it will cost, it is said that it's 90% OFF. Thus we must subtract 39.6 dollars from 44 dollars.
44-39.6=4.4
Thus, it will cost 4.4 dollars.