SOLUTION: The price of a $48 sweater is reduced to $45. What is the percent of discount?

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Question 799762: The price of a $48 sweater is reduced to $45. What is the percent of discount?
Answer by waynest(281) About Me  (Show Source):
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((48 - 45)/48) * 100
(3/48) * 100
0.0625 * 100
6.25%