Question

a pair of boots regulary priced 129.99 was marked down to 35.99 during the end of season sale. What is the percent of discount?

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is a 72% discount.

Step-by-step explanation: The way to solve this problem is to calculate the amount of the discount and then calculate what percentage it is of the original price.

The steps to complete this:

$129.99 - $35.99 = $94 discount

$94 discount divided by $129.99 = 72.3% discount