Question

If an item is discounted 30%, the sale price is what percent of the original price?

Answer 1

70%

Explanation:

The original price is 100% of the original price, obviously.

If the discount is 30%, then the resulting sale prices are (100% - 30%), or 70% of the original price(s).

Answer 2

70%

Explanation:

Simply subtract 30% from 100% to get the answer.