Question

A coat was originally priced at $175. It went on sale for $113.75. What was the percent that the coat was discounted

Answer 1

35% (decrease)

Explanation:

V2-V1/V1 x 100

= 113.75-175/175 x 100

= -61.25/175 x 100

= -0.35 x 100

= -35% (change/decrease)