Nick bought a pair of glasses for $200. He later saw the same glasses advertised for 20% less than what he originally paid. What price were the glasses being advertised for?

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06-10-2017
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Nick bought a pair of glasses for $200. He later saw the same glasses advertised for 20% less than what he originally paid. What price were the glasses being advertised for?

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reedgallagher2014 reedgallagher2014 · Answer 1 · 2017-10-06T10:57:29-04:00

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06-10-2017

Start by finding 20% of $200.

(200)(0.2) = 40

Then subtract this amount from the original price, $200.

$200 - $40 = $160

The glasses were being advertised for $160.

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