Homework Help: Math

Posted by Juliana on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 4:47pm.

A local music store was selling a guitar for $239. They then lowered the price to $199. How much is the percent of discount?

Math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 4:50pm
239 - 199 = 40

40/239 = 0.167 = 16.7%
Math - Juliana, Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 4:53pm
Thank you Ms. Sue :-)
Math - Ms. Sue, Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 5:04pm
You're welcome, Juliana.

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