Some question: Amanda sees a sale for 30% off all items, she sees a dress on sale that originally cost $50. How much will it cost Amanda to buy the dress after the sale amount of 30% has been take off?
Options:
(A) $40
(B) $35
(C) $50
(D) $65
(E) $15
Some stream of consciousness:
Final number = original number - 30%(original number) = 50 - 30%(50) = 50 - 15 = $35. The answer: (B).