Question

The sale price of a pair of sneakers was $33.75. What is the discount % if the original cost is $75?

Answer 1

Answer: The discount is 55%

Explanation:

75-33.75=41.25

41.25/75=.55

Answer 2

55%

Explanation:

To find the percent discount

Take the original price and subtract the new price

75-33.75 =41.25

Divide this by the original price

41.25/75

.55

Multiply by 100

55%

This is the percent decrease