Question

Which items are discounted less than 15%? Select all that apply.

A. $199.99 smartphone on sale for $167.99
B. $28,100 car on sale for $24,750
C. $58 jeans on sale for $50
D. $1.99 song download on sale for $1.75
E. $129 pair of shoes on sale for $105

Answer 1

B C D

Explanation:

ratio of discount (d) over original price(P)

d/P

B. (28100-24750)÷28100= 11.92%

C. 8/58 = 13.79%

D. (1.99-1.75)÷ 1.99= 12.06%

while A. is 16.08%

E. is 19.05%