Question

A sweater is on sale for 30% off the ticketed price of $42. How much will the sweater cost after the discount?

Answer 1

Discount is:
$42* (30/100)= $12.60

$42 -$12.60= $29.40

The sweater will cost $29.40 after the discount~

Answer 2

Discount would be  $12.60
initial amount subtract discount (42-12.6)
=should be $29.4