45 percent off, means that you are paying only (100 - 45) 55 % of the price. 74$ × 0.55 (55% in decimal form) = $40.70.
multiply $74 X .45 to get the discount, or $74 X .55 to get your discounted price.
74.00 = 7.40+7.40+7.40+7.40+3.70 = 33.30
$74.00-33.30=$40.70
$33.3
40.70
