Question

During a sale, Liam found leather chairs on sale for $594 that had previously cost $675. What percentage is the discount? Write your answer using a percent sign (%). ​

Answer 1

12%

Explanation:

1/675=x/594

cross multiple and Solve for x:

x=0.88 x 100= 88%

So the discount is 88% of the whole price so to find the amount off your subtract by 100

88% - 100%= 12%

Answer 2

12%

Explanation:

675x12%=$81.00

675.00-81.00=$594.00