Question

15. The expression 0.70p represents theamount Sam paid for a shirt with the originalprice p. By what percent was the originalprice discounted?

Answer 1

Answer:

30%

Explanations:

The original price = p

The amount paid = 0.7p

Discount given = Original price - Amount paid

Discount given = p - 0.7p

Discount given = 0.3p = (30/100) x p

Discount given = 30% of p

The original price was discounted by 30%