Question

Hannah paid $15.79 for a dress that was originally marked $24.99. What is the percent of discount?

Answer 1

The percent of discount is 36.8%.

Explanation:

Given:

Hannah paid $15.79 for a dress that was originally marked $24.99.

Now, to find the percent of discount.

The Marked price = $24.99.

The price paid after discount = $15.79.

Now, to get the amount of discount:

`\$24.99-\$15.79\\\\=\$9.20.`

So, to get the percent of discount:

`(9.20)/(24.99)* 100\\\\=(920)/(24.99) \\\\=36.8\%.`

Therefore, the percent of discount is 36.8%.