SOLUTION: Jackie bought a dress on sale for $63. The original cost was $81. What fraction represents the discount Jackie received when buying the dress?

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Question 1053264: Jackie bought a dress on sale for $63. The original cost was $81.
What fraction represents the discount Jackie received when buying
the dress?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
81-63 = 18
= 22.2% discount

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