Two stores carry a similar stereo for the same original price of $573. One store offers a 16% discount and the second store sells the stereo for $458.40. Which store gives the bigger percent discount? Justify your answer. Can someone help me with this i been stuck on this question i dont understand
The second store gives the bigger percent discount. This can be determined by calculating the percent discount for each store.
For the first store, the percent discount is 16%. This can be calculated by subtracting the discounted price from the original price and then dividing by the original price.
$573 - $458.40 = $114.60
$114.60/$573 = 0.2 or 20%
For the second store, the percent discount is 21%. This can be calculated by subtracting the discounted price from the original price and then dividing by the original price.
$573 - $458.40 = $114.60
$114.60/$573 = 0.2 or 21%
Since the second store offers a higher percent discount, it gives the bigger percent discount.