7th grade math problem

Question

darden has $35. He finds a backpack on sale for 35% off the regular price of $43.99. Does Darden have enough to buy the backpack?

Answer 1

Hi Zion,

35% off $43.99 is $28.59, so he can afford the backpack on sale because he has $35, which is more than that.

Sale Price = Original Price - (Original Price x % Off) = 43.99 - (43.99 x 0.35) = 43.99 - 15.40 = $28.59

See my video for a full explanation.

-Kelsey Ward

Answer 2

Original price - Discount = Sale price

43.99-(0.25)(43.99) = Sale price

43.99-11.00 = $32.99

Yes, he can afford the backpack when it is on sale.