Question 674052: Carla bought a pair of jeans for $48 when she went to pay for them, the sales clerk said she would receive $12 off. What percent is the discount? (Please solve in percent decrease formula, i got 25% but im not sure i was absent yesterday and this is my make up work)please explain because i dont get it PLEASE!!!!:)
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Carla bought a pair of jeans for $48 when she went to pay for them, the sales clerk said she would receive $12 off. What percent is the discount
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Quantity discount: 12
Percent discount: 12/48 = 1/4 = 25%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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