Question

Suzanne bought a sweater at the sale price of $35. The original cost of the sweater was $50. What percent represents the discount that Suzanne received when buying the sweater?

Answer 1

She got a 30 % discount

Explanation:

Take the original price and subtract the new price

50 -35 = 15

Divide by the original price

15/50

.30

Multiply by 100 to get the percent

.30 * 100 % = 30 %

She got a 30 % discount