Question

Suzie bought a sweater at the sale price of $25. The original cost of the sweater was $40. What percent represents the discount that Suzie received when buying the sweater? A.15%, B.37.5% C.60% D.62.5%

Answer 1

B.37.5%

Explanation:

Step one:

given

The sale price of $25

The original cost of the sweater was $40

Required:

The percent discount

Step two:

% discount= change in price/original price *100

%discount = 40-25/40 *100

% discount= 15/40*100

% discount = 0.375*100

% discount =37.5%