An algebra problem by Predrag Pale

Algebra Level 1

The price for business suit was 330 USD.

Now there is sale and it is 33.3% off.

What is the new price?

Round your answer to the nearest integer.

110 300 220 297

Predrag Pale by Predrag Pale , 61, Croatia

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1 solution

Hung Woei Neoh
Jun 5, 2016

100 % − 33.3 % = 66.7 % ≈ 2 3 ⟹ 330 × 66.7 % ≈ 330 × 2 3 ≈ 220 100\% - 33.3 \% = 66.7\% \approx \dfrac{2}{3}\\ \implies 330 \times 66.7\% \approx 330 \times \dfrac{2}{3} \approx \boxed{220}

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