A sweater is on sale for 20% off the original price, x.
Which statement explains why x − 0.2x and 0.8x can each find the sale price of the sweater?
AAn increase of 20% is the same as dividing by 80%.
BAn increase of 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%.
CA decrease of 2% is the same as multiplying by 80%.
DA decrease of 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%.
Which statement explains why x − 0.2x and 0.8x can each find the sale price of the sweater?
AAn increase of 20% is the same as dividing by 80%.
BAn increase of 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%.
CA decrease of 2% is the same as multiplying by 80%.
DA decrease of 20% is the same as multiplying by 80%.