Question

Brandon bought a jacket on sale for $36. If the jacket originally cost $60, what was the percentage discount for the cost of the jacket?

Answer 1

40% discount

Explanation:

To find this remember the formula
`(discount amount)/(original price) = (percent discount)/(100)`

To find the discount amount subtract $36 from $60 which is $24.

`(24)/(60) = (x)/(100)` next you have to cross multiply

24*100 = 2400 and 60*x = 60x

Now you have the equation 2400 = 60x

Divide both sides by 60 to isolate the variable

x = 40