Question

A coat was originally priced at $50. It went on sale for $35. What was the percent that the coat was discounted?

Answer 1

70%

Explanation:

set up an equation for the word problem that looks like this: 50x = 35

and solve by dividing both sides by 35

50x ÷ 50 = x

35 ÷ 50 = .7

.7 = 70%

x = 70%

Answer 2

30%

Explanation:

I apologize if I am incorrect