Question

a pair of snow boots at an equipment store in big bear that originally cost $60 is on sale for $36.what is the rate of discount

Answer 1

Answer: 40%

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : A pair of snow boots at an equipment store in big bear that originally cost $60 is on sale for $36.

The discount amount = Original cost - Sale cost

= $60-$36=$24

Now, the rate of discount is given by :-

$\text{Rate of discount }=\dfrac{\text{Discount}}{\text{Original cost}}\times100\\\\=\dfrac{24}{60}\times100\\\\=40\%$

Hence, the rate of discount= 40%

Answer 2

The answer is a 40% discount because it costs $24 less than the original price and 24 divided by 60 is .4 or 40%!