Question

Janna wants to buy a new sweater that is originally priced $48. It is marked down to $35 for a weekend sale. Find the percent change in the price of the sweater.

Answer 1

27%

Explanation:

$48 - $35 = $13

$13 : $48 = x% : 100%

x = ($13 × 100%) ÷ $48 ≈ 27%

Answer 2

the discount amount is $13

Explanation:

the discount percent is 27.08%