Gail's Shoes sells shoes at 33% off the regular price.

Question

If the normal price of a pair of shoes is $54, find the price after the discount is given.

Answer 1

33% of $54=0.33*$54=$17.82 for a discount

$54.00-$17.82=$36.18 is the sale price

a simple way to solve the problem is to multiply $54 by 67% because if there is a 33% discount you pay only 67% for the shoes:67%*$54=0.67*$54=$36.18 again

Answer 2

First you must divide the percentage over 100 which will give you .33 . You will then multiply .33 by the original price of the shoes ( $54.00) After that, subtract the answer from $54.00 and you will have the discounted price.