SOLUTION: The price of one pair of socks is 3.50 € , the price of a pack of 6 pairs is 19.50 €. By what percentage are the socks cheaper when you buy a pack of 6 ? Any help ?

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Question 374806: The price of one pair of socks is 3.50 € , the price of a pack of 6 pairs is 19.50 €.
By what percentage are the socks cheaper when you buy a pack of 6 ?
Any help ?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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For 1 pair, it's P%5B1%5D=3.50
For 1 pair of the 6 pack it's, P%5B6%5D=19.50%2F6=3.25
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It's 7.7% cheaper.