Question

Bryce is shopping online and finds a great deal on wooden toy chests. Bryce pays $39 for a

wooden toy chest that originally sold for $75. What percentage is the discount?
Write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Answer 1

`48\%`

Explanation:

Discount= Original Number - New Number

First, subtract 39 from 75

75 - 39 = 36

% Decrease = Decrease ÷ Original Number × 100

Next, divide 36 by 75

36 ÷ 75 = 0.48

Multiply the answer by 100.

0.48 × 100 = 48

Therefore, the answer is 48% decrease.