Question

A $52.50 screen door is on sale for $42. Find the percent of discount on the door.

Answer 1

Answer:

20%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given/To Find:

A $52.50 screen door is on

sale for $42. Find the percent

of discount on the door.

Solve:

Formula: Value 1 - Value 2 ÷ Original Value × 100

Hence we have:

52.50 - 42 = 10.5

10.5 ÷ 52.50 = 0.20

0.20 × 100

=20%

Check Answer:

52.50 × 20% = 10.5

52.50 - 10.5 = 42

Hence, the percent of discount on the door is 20%

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