Register
During a sale, Betty found swing sets on sale for $145 that had previously cost $500. What is the discount, as a percentage?
39.4k views
24 votes
During a sale, Betty found swing sets on sale for $145 that had previously cost $500. What is

the discount, as a percentage?

User Yaroslav Nikitenko
by
7.6k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

29%

Explanation:


(145)/(500) = (x)/(100) \\\\

500/5 = 100

145/5 = 29

User Monkeylee
by
8.3k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.0m questions

11.7m answers

Other Questions

What is .725 as a fraction
How do you estimate of 4 5/8 X 1/3
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
i have a field 60m long and 110 wide going to be paved i ordered 660000000cm cubed of cement  how thick must the cement be to cover field
Write words to match the expression. 24- ( 6+3)
Link Copied!