A store manager decides to clear out crystal sculptures to make room for new inventory. Now an $828 crystal sculpture will be on sale for only $414. What is the discount, as a percentage?Write your answer using a percent sign (%)._____
Q. A store manager decides to clear out crystal sculptures to make room for new inventory. Now an $828 crystal sculpture will be on sale for only $414. What is the discount, as a percentage?Write your answer using a percent sign (%)._____
Calculate discount amount: Original price: $828Sale price: $414What's the discount amount?Discount amount = Original price - Sale price= $828 - $414= $414
Calculate discount percentage: Now, how much is that as a percentage of the original price?Discount percentage = (Discount amount/Original price)×100= ($414/$828)×100= 0.5 \times 100= 50\%
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