SOLUTION: The original price of a pair of jeans was $46.50. The jeans were on sale for $37.20. What was the discount rate?

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Question 536263: The original price of a pair of jeans was $46.50. The jeans were on sale for $37.20. What was the discount rate?

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Answer by april4869(19) About Me  (Show Source):
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The original price was 46.50 and there was a discount which reduced the price to 37.20.
37.20 divided by 46.50 is .8, so therefore the discount was 8%. To check, multiply 46.50 by 8%, and you will get 37.20.
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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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The original price of a pair of jeans was $46.50. The jeans were on sale for $37.20. What was the discount rate?

Since jeans were on sale for $37.20, down from $46.50, then the discount was $9.30 (46.50 - 37.20)

Discount rate = 9.3%2F46.5, or highlight_green%2820%29%

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