Question

apply: rewriting expressions
a store is having a sale and discounting 35% off all items.
which expression can be used to find the sale price when given the original price, ?
click or tap the correct answer.
a 0.35
b 0.65
c 1.35
d 1.65

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the discount concept

A 35% discount means the sale price is (100% - 35%) = 65% of the original price. To convert a percentage to a decimal, we divide by 100. So 65% as a decimal is $\frac{65}{100} = 0.65$.

Step2: Analyze the options

• Option A (0.35) is the discount rate, not the factor for the sale price.
• Option B (0.65) represents 65% of the original price, which is the sale price factor.
• Option C (1.35) would be for a 35% increase, not a discount.
• Option D (1.65) is incorrect as it doesn't relate to a 35% discount.

Answer:

B. 0.65