Question

Barbara bought a suit initially priced at $120. The suit was put on sale for $91.20.

What percent of the original price was the discount?

Answer 1

Price of the suit: $120
=12000 cents

Discounted price = $91.20
= 9120 cents

Discount given= 12000 - 9120
= 2880 cents

Discount percent = 2880 * 100
—————
12000

= 24%

Ans= Barbara bought the suit for a discount of 24%

Answer 2

Given :  Barbara bought a suit initially priced at $120. The suit was put on sale for $91.20.

To Find : What percent of the original price was the discount

Solution:

Original price = $ 120

Discount % =  x %

Discount = (x/100)120  = 1.2x $

Sell price  = 120 - 1.2x  = 91.2

=> 1.2x = 28.8

=> x = 24  

24 % of original price was the discount

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