Question

Emily sells bracelets for $12 each. She wants to discount them so that they only cost $9. What percent will she need to discount her bracelets?

Answer 1

100/12*9=75 thus 25% less

Answer 2

Answer:

25% will she need to discount her bracelets

Step-by-step explanation:

As per the statement:

Emily sells bracelets for $12 each.

⇒Original cost for bracelets = $12

It is also given that:

She wants to discount them so that they only cost $9.

After discount:

Cost of the bracelets becomes = $ 9

Discount = $12 -$9 = $3

We have to find the what percent will she need to discount her bracelets

$\text{Discount percent} = \frac{\text{Discount}}{\text{Original price}} \times 100$

Substitute the given values we have;

$\text{Discount percent} = \frac{3}{12} \times 100 = \frac{1}{4} \times 100$

Simplify:

$\text{Discount percent} = 25\%$

Therefore, 25% will she need to discount her bracelets