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a lamp is at a store is originally priced at $25. the store owner offers a discount, and the lamp is now at $20. what is the percent discount on the lamp

 Feb 6, 2015

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The % discount is given by

[ Old Price - New Price ] / Old Price  =

[25 - 20 ] / 25  =

5 / 25  = 1 / 5   = 20%

 

 Feb 6, 2015
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80% discount

 Feb 6, 2015
 #2
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Best Answer

The % discount is given by

[ Old Price - New Price ] / Old Price  =

[25 - 20 ] / 25  =

5 / 25  = 1 / 5   = 20%

 

CPhill Feb 6, 2015

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