SOLUTION: A $60 sweater is on sale for $48. What is the percent of discount? please help

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Question 270488: A $60 sweater is on sale for $48. What is the percent of discount?
please help
Answer by Greenfinch(383) About Me  (Show Source):
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Discount is $60 - $48 = $12
% discount is 12/60 x 100 = 20%