SOLUTION: If an item has a retail price = $475 and a discount of $45, what percentage discount is offered?

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Question 709277: If an item has a retail price = $475 and a discount of $45, what percentage discount is offered?
Found 2 solutions by checkley79, unlockmath:
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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45/475=.095 or 9.5% discount.

Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hello,
Let's divide 45 by 475.
We get 9.5% discount. (This is rounded off.)
RJ
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