Question

At a department store, a coat that normally sells for $50 is on sale for $35. What is the percent decrease in the cost?

Answer 1

Explanation:

`percentage \: decrease \\ = ((50 - 35))/(50) *100 \\ = (15)/(50) * 100 \\ = 15 * 2 \\ = 30\%`

30% is the right answer.

Answer 2

• 30%

Explanation:

Discount amount:

• $50 - $35 = $15

Discount %:

• 15/50*100% = 30%