document.write( "Question 381753: what is the percent discount on a jacket marked down from $120 to $100 \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #270744 by jgutierrez1975(2)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! To find percent decrease: \n" ); document.write( "Subtract the old price (120) by the new price (100) and divide your answer (20) by the old price (120) Always divide by the \"old\" price or number. \n" ); document.write( "120-100=20 \n" ); document.write( "20/120= .17 \n" ); document.write( "move decimal two placed to the right and you have 17% \n" ); document.write( " |