Question

Emilia wants to buy a pair of jeans. She finds a pair she likes that was originally priced at 50 dollars and is now on sale for 44 dollars. What is the percentage of discount on this item?

• A. 10%
• B. 12%
• C. 15%
• D. 20%

Answer 1

The correct option is B 12%

Original price of the item = 50 dollars

Selling price of the item = 44 dollars

Change in price = 50 - 44 = 6 dollars

Percentage of discount =
$\frac{Changeinprice}{Originalprice}$$\times 100$

= $\frac{6}{50}$ $\times 100$
Thus, percentage of discount = 12%