Question

A backpack regularly Price for $120 was marked down to $84. What was the backpack’s percent of discount?

Answer 1

Answer: The backpack's percent of discount is 30%

Step-by-step explanation:

$180 is the 100%

$84 is the X%

Therefore:

X% = (84*100%)/120 = 70%

But 70% is the final price.

The percent of discount is:

100% - 70% = 30%

Answer 2

Answer:

30% off

Step-by-step explanation:

84 is 70% of 120 and 100-70=30