Question

Tom gets $12 off a box of chocolates that had an original $48. what percentage is the discount?

Answer 1

$12
original price $48.

12 ÷ 48 = .25

Turn to percent:-

.25 × 100 = 25
25%

25% was the percentage discount.

Answer 2

The discount price is the amount off by the discount divided by the original price.

12 / 48 = .25

The discount is 25% off.
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