Question

Skis at a sports store near Snow Summit are on sale for $475. If the original price was $500,what discount rate(percent change) does this represent?

Answer 1

Answer: 5%

Explanation:

Hi to answer this question, first we have to calculate the discount amount:

Original price - sale price

500-475 =25

Now, the original price (500) multiplied by the percent discount in decimal form (x) must be equal to the discount amount (25)

500x =25

Solving for x

x =25/500 =0.05

Multiply it by 100 to express in percentage form.

0.05 x 100 = 5%

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