Question

During a sale, Neil found digital cameras on sale for $204 that had previously cost $600. What percentage is the discount? Write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Answer 1

We need to find the percentage of the discount over a camera that had previously cost $600 and now is on sale for $204.

In order to find that percentage, we need to find the total discount (previous cost minus cost on sale) and then divide the result y the previous cost.

The total discount is:

`\$600-\$204=\$396`

Then, dividing this result by the previous cost, we obtain:

`(\$396)/(\$600)=0.66`

Now, we can write it as a percentage:

`0.66=(66)/(100)=66\%`

Answer: 66%