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Question 822141: gloves now cost 17.99 on sale. they were originally marked 22.99 what is the % discount given to get the final sale price?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

gloves now cost 17.99 on sale. they were originally marked 22.99 

what is the highlight_green%28x%29% discount given to get the final sale price?

   x(22.99) = amount off = 22.99 - 17.99 = $5

        x(22.99) = 5

       x = %28+5%2F%2822.99%29%29 = .2175   0r 21.75%  discount