Question

Leah bought a bicycle for $118 that was originally priced at $472. What is the discount

percentage?
Write your answer using a percent sign (%).

Answer 1

Given:

• Bought price= $118
• Original price= $472

To find:

The percentage decrease ( discount percentage ).

Solution:

`\large\boxed{\sf{formula = 100 * ((final - initial))/(initial) }}`

We'll have to subtract 472 ( initial value ) from 118 ( final value).

`472 - 118`

`= 354`

Now, we'll have to divide 354 ( difference ) by 118 ( initial value ) and multiply by 100.

`100 * (354)/(118)`

`\large\boxed{\sf{ = 75\% }}`

Hence, the discount percentage is 75.

Answer 2

75%

Explanation:

the discount percentage :

`(472-118)/(472) *100 = 75 \%`