Question

Errol bought a skateboard helmet on sale at 40% off. The original price was $49.95. What is the amount of discount?

Answer 1

Answer:

$Discount = \ 19.98$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

$Amount = \ 49.95$

$Price\ Off = 40\%$

Required

Determine the discount

The discount is calculated by multiplying the price off by the original price:

$Discount = Amount * Price\ Off$

$Discount = \ 49.95 * 40\%$

Convert % to decimal

$Discount = \ 49.95 * 0.40$

$Discount = \ 19.98$

Hence, the amount of discount is $19.98