SOLUTION: Binh pays 17.50 for a pair of gloves originally marked $20.00. What is the percent of discount?

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Question 1088463: Binh pays 17.50 for a pair of gloves originally marked $20.00. What is the percent of discount?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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Discount percentage is discount amount/original amount
Here, that is 2.50/20.00 or 1/8 or 12.5%