Question

Patsy found a top on the clearance rack marked 60% off the original price. If the original price is $48, how much will Patsy save?



$6.00
$8.00
$19.20
$28.80

Answer 1

60% off of original price = the price she paid after concession

then, original price - the price she paid = concession (the amount she saved)


So, if the amount she saved = x, and original price = $48 (given in question). "Off of" means"original price - 60% of original price"


then,

60% off of 48 = x

so, 48 - 60% of 48 = x
=> 48 - 60/100 * 48 = x
=> 48 - 0.6*48 = x
=> 48 - 28.8 = x
=> x = 19.2

Answer 2

$19.2