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Lynn was shopping and found a purse that was marked with a discount of [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex]off.” If the original cost of the purse was $80 , how much will Lynn pay?

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Answer:

[tex] \frac{160}{3} [/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: A discount of

[tex] \frac{1}{3} [/tex]

means that the current price is two thirds of the original cost.

Step 2: The total cost is

[tex]80 \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{160}{3} [/tex]

and the answer follows.

Solution:

Note that:

  • 80 x (3/3 - 1/3) = Discounted cost

Simplify the expression.

  • 80 x (3/3 - 1/3)
  • => 80 x (2/3)
  • => 160/3 = $53.33 = Discounted cost

Lynn will pay $53.33.