A $65 coat is now on sale for $52. What percent discount is given?
Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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Given the statement:
A $65 coat is now on sale for $52.
Determine the percent discount.
Solution:
In order to determine the percent discount, we subtract first 52 by 65, then divide the difference by 65.
= $65 - $52
= $13
= $13/$65
= 0.2
Since we are given a decimal answer, in order to convert it into percentage, we multiply the decimal by 100. Hence, in converting a percentage into decimal, we divide the percentage by 100.
= (0.2)(100)
= 20%
Final answer:
The discount is 20%.