Question

A television costs $450. During a special sale, it’s marked 1⁄3 off. What’s the sale price of the TV?

Answer 1

Answer:

450×(2/3)=$300

Answer 2

Answer:

The sale price of the TV is $\ 300$

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

x-------> the sale price of the TV

we know that

The equation that represent the sale price of the TV is equal to

$x=\ 450(1-\frac{1}{3})$

$x=\ 450(\frac{2}{3})=\ 300$