Question

Matthew has a loyalty card good for a discount at his local hardware store. The item he wants to buy is priced at $13, before discount and tax. After the discount, and before tax, the price is $12. 48. Find the percent discount.

Answer 1

Answer
4%
Explanation
Based on the given conditions, formulate:
Calculate the sum or difference:
Convert decimal to fraction:
Divide a fraction by multiplying its reciprocal:
Cross out the common factor:
Cross out the common factor:
Multiply a number to both the numerator and the denominator:
Write as a single fraction:
Calculate the product or quotient:
Rewrite a fraction with denominator equals 100 to a percentage:4%
Answer: 4%