Question

The original price of a theater ticket

is $20. Debbie bought a ticket at a

discounted price for $12. What was

the percent decrease in cost?

Answer 1

40% discount

Explanation:

Take the original price and subtract the new price

20-12

The discount is 8

Divide the discount by the original price

8/20 =.4

Multiply by 100 to get the percent

.4 * 100 = 40%

There is a 40 percent discount