SOLUTION: A DVD player that normally sells for $90 was sold for $72. The percentage discount was:

Question 872817: A DVD player that normally sells for $90 was sold for $72. The percentage discount was:
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Seutip:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Difference in price: 90 - 72 = 18

Divide 18 by the original: 18/90 = 1/5 = 0.20

Multiply by 100: 0.20*100 = 20%

The percentage discount was 20%
Answer by Seutip(231) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Discount = New Price/Old Price
Discount = $72/$90
Discount = 0.8
Tha's 80%
So 100%-80% the percentage discount is 20%
Steffy

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