When you have a number and to the direct right of that number you have a number in parentheses you multiply the the numbers together. 2.7 times 7.8 equals 21.06
$120 - 100% $x - 40% 40 * 120 / 100 = 48 $120 - $48 = $72 The Candle Company is having its semiannual sale. All items are 40 percent off. If the original price of a candle basket is $120, the sale price is $72.