SOLUTION: jaon recieved a discount of $4.80 on a book that originally cost $60. what was the percent of discount she recieved ?

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Question 632253: jaon recieved a discount of $4.80 on a book that originally cost $60. what was the percent of discount she recieved ?
Answer by Maths68(1474) About Me  (Show Source):
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Discount = 4.80
Original Price = 60
Discount%=(Discount/Original Price)*100
Discount%=(4.80/60)*100
Discount%=(0.08)*100
Discount%=8%