Frank's sports store discounts all sports equipment by 20%. What is the cost of a baseball mitt that originally cost $45?

1 Answer
Apr 30, 2018

#$36#

Explanation:

The original price of the mitt was #$45#, and the discount is #20%#, so the new price will be #100%-20%=80%# of the old price.

Therefore, the new price of the mitt is:

#$45*80%#

#=$45*4/5#

#=($180)/5#

#=$36#