To determine how much Jan would save with a 40% discount on a dress that costs [tex]$85, follow these steps:
1. Identify the cost of the dress:
The dress costs $[/tex]85.
2. Determine the percentage of the discount:
The discount coupon is for 40% off.
3. Calculate the amount saved:
To find the amount saved, we need to calculate 40% of [tex]$85.
- Multiply the cost of the dress by the discount percentage:
\[
\text{Savings} = \frac{40}{100} \times 85
\]
\[
\text{Savings} = 0.4 \times 85
\]
- Perform the multiplication:
\[
\text{Savings} = 34.0
\]
Therefore, Jan would save $[/tex]34.00 on the dress. The correct answer is $34.00.
