SOLUTION: A chair marked at $300 was sold in a sale for $250. What percent discount was given?

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Question 985681: A chair marked at $300 was sold in a sale for $250. What percent discount was given?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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(($300-$250)/$300)(100%)=($50/$300)(100%)=16.7%