Question

Scott needs to buy a textbook for his college class. The book costs $252 new. He found a slightly used one online for $209

What percent of the $252 (the new cost) will he save if he buys the used book?

Answer 1

Scott saves 17.06%

Explanation:

Scott will save (252-209)/252 = 43/252 = 0.1706 = 17.06% if he buys the used book.