Question

A television normally costs 1420.Due to a store sale the television is now 1,022.40.What was the percentage taken off the television.

Answer 1

Answer is 28%. Subtract both together and get the difference: 1420-1022.40 =397.60 Then find what number percent of 1420 gives you 397.60.

Answer 2

Cost of Television = $1420

Cost of Television after store sale =$1022.40

Drop in price= 1420-1022.40= 397.60.

Price taken off = $ 397.60.

Percentage taken off= $\frac{Difference }{original} x 100.$

                                 = $\frac{397.60}{1420} x 100=28%.$

Percent off = 28%.