Question

A pair of snow boots at an equipment store in Big Bear that originally cost $80 is on sale for $56. What is the rate of discount?

Answer 1

Divide the sale price by the original price:

56 / 89 = 0.7

Multiply by 100:

0.7 x 100 = 70%

The sale price is 70% of the original price, so the discount would be 30% (100-70= 30)