Question

Winston is buying a pair of shoes originally priced at $13.47, now on sale for $2.69. What is the percentage discount?

a) 50.0%
b) 60.0%
c) 80.0%
d) 90.0%

Answer 1

To find the percentage discount, subtract the sale price from the original price and then divide by the original price. After multiplying by 100, the result is 80%, which is the correct percentage discount on the shoes.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking to calculate the percentage discount on a pair of shoes. To do this, we need to find the difference between the original price and the sale price, and then compare this difference to the original price. Step-by-step:

1. Find the difference between the original price ($13.47) and the sale price ($2.69). Difference = Original Price - Sale Price => $13.47 - $2.69 = $10.78.
2. To find the percentage discount, divide the difference by the original price: $10.78 / $13.47.
3. Multiply the result by 100 to get the percentage: ($10.78 / $13.47) × 100 = 80%.

The percentage discount is 80%, which matches option (c).