word problem

[lmf0610]

Nordstrom's advertised a 25% off sale. If a London Fog coat originally sold for $256, find the decrease in price and the sale price.

 

[Gene]

25% is .25
If you are taking 25% off a $1.00 item you would be taking off 25¢. You get that by multiplying 100¢ by .25. That is the decrese.
The sale price is $1.00 - 25¢