Question

A $990 set of new tires cost $742.50 after a coupon is applied. What percentage off is the coupon?

Answer 1

Answer: 25%

Explanation:

Answer 2

The coupon gets you 25% off the usual sales price.

Explanation:

First find the discount. Subtract $742.50 from $990, obtaining $247.50.

Determine what percentage this $247.50 discount is of the original price:

$247.50

----------------- = 0.25

$990

The coupon gets you 25% off the usual sales price.