Question

In a candy store, a ₹5.00 jar of candy is labelled, "$50\%$ off". What is the discount? What is the sale price of the jar of candy?

• A. The discount is Rs.2.50 and the sale price is Rs.1.50.
• B. The discount is Rs.1.50 and the sale price is Rs.2.50.
• C. The discount is Rs.2.50 and the sale price is Rs.2.50.
• D. The discount is Rs.1.50 and the sale price is Rs.1.50.

Answer 1

The correct option is C The discount is Rs.2.50 and the sale price is Rs.2.50.

"$50\%$ off," refers to the rate.
The rate is $50\%$.
The discount is: 0.50 $\times$ ₹5.00 = ₹2.50
The sale price is calculated as follows:
5.00 (original price) - 2.50 (discount)= ₹2.50 (sale price)
The discount is ₹2.50 and the sale price is ₹2.50.