Sam bought a jacket marked $85.00 and a sweater marked $60.00 if the store was having a 20% off sale on all items, how much did sam save?

Sam saved $29 so in the end he payed $116

85 =.8x He paid 80% of the original price since it was 20% off.

85/.8 = x

106.25 = x The original price was $106.25 - 85. = $21.25 savings

60 =.8x

60/.8 = x

$75. = x The original price was $75.00 - 60 = $15.00 savings

Total savings $21.25 + 15.00 = $36.25