Question

Ms. Lopez wants to buy an ipod. The ticket price shows $225. But she only brought $146.50 to the store. What percent discount would she need so that the ipod sells at the exact amount she has in her pocket?

45

15

35

25

Answer 1

Mrs. Lopez’s discount would be 35%

Answer 2

She would need a 35% discount.

Explanation:

146.5/225=.651

1-.651=.348=.35*100=35%