Percentages, SM-Bank 060

A watch has a normal price tag of $240.

At sale time, it is reduced by 25%.

What it the sale price of the watch? (2 marks)

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\($180\)

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\(\text{Method 1}\)

\(\text{Sale price of watch}\)	\(=240-240\times 25\text{%}\)
	\(=240-60\)
	\(=$180\)

\(\text{Method 2 (Advanced)}\)

\(\text{Sale price of watch}\)	\(=240\times (100-25)\text{%}\)
	\(=240\times 75\text{%}\)
	\(=240\times \dfrac{3}{4}\)
	\(=$180\)