Question

If a $6.00 ball was bought for $5.25, what was the percentage of the discount?

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

x% of 6 = 5.25

$\frac{x}{100}$ x 6 = 5.25

$\frac{(5.25)(100)}{6}$ = x

x = 87.5 %

discount = 100 - 87.5 %

= 12.5 %

Answer 2

5.25/6=x/100
Cross multiply
6x=525
525/6
87.5% is how much 5.25 is when compared to 6
100-87.5
12.5%
The answer is 12.5%