Question

If the original price of pair of pants is $40 and they are on sale for $28. What is the percent discount?

Answer 1

30% decrease in the price

Explanation:

(new-old)/old

(40-28)/40

12/40

3/10

To convert to a percent: Multiply (3/10)*100=30%

30% decrease in the price

Answer 2

7.2

Explanation:

the original is 40 and discount is 28% so $40-28%