Can someone tell me how I would solve trhe percent of something ?
Example : If a t-shirt is regularly priced at $8.50, how much will it cost during a 10% off sale?

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Can someone tell me how I would solve trhe percent of something ?
Example : If a t-shirt is regularly priced at $8.50, how much will it cost during a 10% off sale?

anonymous · Answer

(8.50)-(8.50)*(.10)=sale price

mertsj · Answer

Just say to yourself, "If it is 10% off I still have to pay 90% of the cost."  So find 90% of the regular price and you'll have your answer.

anonymous · Answer

Soo , how would I go about solving that ^ .

anonymous · Answer

In Nam's class, 24 of the 32 students went on a field trip. What percent of the group went on the trip?

mertsj · Answer

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