A sweater is on sale for 20% off the original price, x.

Which statement explains why x−0.2xx−0.2x and 0.8x can each find the sale price of the sweater?

An increase of 20% is the same as dividing by 80%.

A decrease of 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%.

An increase of 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%.

A decrease of 2% is the same as multiplying by 80%.

Question

A sweater is on sale for 20% off the original price, x.

Which statement explains why x−0.2xx−0.2x and 0.8x can each find the sale price of the sweater?

An increase of 20% is the same as dividing by 80%.

A decrease of 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%.

An increase of 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%.

A decrease of 2% is the same as multiplying by 80%.

alones · Answer

Decrease of 20%
So subtract 100 from 20will get you to 80% 
Any guesses?

shaima · Answer

A decrease in 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%

because if it is 20% off, then ur actually paying 80% right?

alones · Answer

I belive so.

shaima · Answer

ty