Medal&Fan
At the end of the winter, all skis at a sporting goods store were on sale for 3/5 off. What was the sale price of a snowboard that originally cost $360?
Select one:
a. $120
b. $240
c. $216
d. $144

Question

Medal&Fan
At the end of the winter, all skis at a sporting goods store were on sale for 3/5 off. What was the sale price of a snowboard that originally cost $360?
Select one:
a. $120
b. $240
c. $216
d. $144

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Well if it was originally 360...and now on sale for 3/5 (or 60%) its original price... that means it NOW cost 2/5 of what it originally cost...so

$$\large 360 \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{720}{5} = 144$$

anonymous · Answer

@johnweldon1993 wow. thanks really! Its wonderful you actually show me how to do it.

johnweldon1993 · Answer

Of course! Anytime :)