Question

Magan went shopping for a new camera because of a sale. The price on the tag was $21, but Magan paid $12.60 before tax. Find the percent discount.

Answer 1

8.4

Explanation:

The price of a bag = 21

Magan paid 12.60

00. 21

12.00

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8.4

Answer 2

40%

Explanation:

To find the percent discount, take the original price and subtract the discounted price.

21 - 12.60=8.4

Divide this by the original price.

8.4/21 = .4

Change this to percent form.

.4 = 40%