There is a winter coat I’ve been eyeing that costs $\$250$. If it is bought in cash, I would receive a $20\%$ discount. How much would I pay for that winter coat if I buy it in cash now?

• A. $\$230$
• B. $\$300$
• C. $\$200$
• D. $\$50$

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the original price of the winter coat, which is \$250.
2. Understand that a 20% discount means you pay 20% less than the original price.
3. Calculate the amount of the discount by multiplying the original price by 20%, which is \(250 \times 0.20\).
4. Subtract the discount amount from the original price to find the final price you would pay: \(250 - (250 \times 0.20)\).
5. The result from the subtraction will give you the price of the winter coat if you buy it in cash now.