An item that sells for $375 is put on sale for $120. what is the percent of discount?

375 *.68=255

375-255=120

answer=68%

(Sale Price) / (Original Price)

$120/$375

0.32 <---multiply by 100 to change to a percent

0.32 * 100

32% <---this is the difference of the two numbers

(Original Percent Price - Difference in price)

100% - 32%

68%

The percent of decrease is 68%