Question

Laura bought a coat in January for ⅓ off the original price. What percent was taken off of the price of the coat?

Answer 1

33%

Explanation:

1) Make it a decimal: 1/3=0.33

2) Make it a percent (move it 2 spaces larger): 0.33=33%

Answer 2

`0.33\%`

Explanation:

`(1)/(3) = 0.33 \\ \\ 0.33 * 100\% = 0.33\%`