Question

At a department store, a coat that normally sells for $50 is on sale for $35. What is the percent decrease in the cost?

Answer 1

Answer:

• 30%

Step-by-step explanation:

Discount amount:

• $50 - $35 = $15

Discount %:

• 15/50*100% = 30%

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$percentage \: decrease \\ = \frac{(50 - 35)}{50} \times100 \\ = \frac{15}{50} \times 100 \\ = 15 \times 2 \\ = 30\%$

30% is the right answer.