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There are two ways to complete the problem.

Method 1

Take 20% of $900 and then subtract that amount from $900 to get the sales price.

Begin by converting 20% to a decimal by moving the decimal point two places to the left.

20% = 0.2

Then multiply 0.2 by $900.

0.2 x 900 = 180

$180 is the amount the computer is reduced. To calculate the sales price you must subtract the amount of the reduction from the regular price.

$900 - 180 = $720

Method 2

Subtract 20% from 100% and then multiply this % and the regular price to find the sales price.

100% - 20% = 80%, which gives you the amount you will have to pay.

Convert 80% to a decimal by moving the decimal point two places to the left.

80% = 0.8

Now multiply

$900 x 0.8 = $720

Now let'ss try another one.

If a $1500 stereo is on sale for 35% off the regular price, what is the sales price?

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