Question

Searches related to an outlet store receives a shipment of noise makers that will be offered at a discounted price of $0.85 apiece. The noisemakers were originally sold for $0.87 each. What is the discount percentage? Round your answer to the nearest percent and include a percent sign (%)

Answer 1

2.3%

Explanation:

Discounted price = $0.85

Original price = $0.87

Amount discounted = $0.87 - $0.85 = $ 0.02

Discount percentage = Amount discounted / Original price * 100

Discount percentage = 0.02/$0.87 * 100

Discount percentage = 2.3%