If a shirt costs $20 and is on sale for 25% off, what is the sale price?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Calculate 25% of $20 then subtract it.
Answer
$15
Explanation
25% of $20 is $5; $20 - $5 = $15.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is $15.
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