Question

With a coupon you can get a a pair of shoes that normally cost 84$ for only 72$

what percentage was the discount ? explain

Answer 1

14.2 %

Explanation:

To find the percent you must make a ratio.

In this case you know the coupon saved you $12, if it saved you $12 then all you have to do is find what percent 12 is of 84, is you divide 12 by 84 and multiply by 100 to give you the percent.