Ask Question
26 September, 01:55

Fred's sporting goods is providing a $5 discount on a bicycle that costs $80. What is the percentage of the discount?

+3
Answers (1)
  1. 26 September, 05:24
    0
    6.25%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    discount / normal price

    5/80

    And we are trying to find out the percentage, so

    x/100

    Set the 2 equations equal to each other

    5/80=x/100

    Cross multiply

    80x=500

    Divide by 80 on both sides

    x = 6.25
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Get an answer to your question ✅ “Fred's sporting goods is providing a $5 discount on a bicycle that costs $80. What is the percentage of the discount? ...” in 📙 Mathematics if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions.
Search for Other Answers