The price of a sweater was originally $20 but the store is having a sale and now it only costs $12. What is the discount percentage that the store is offering?

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Jolie Harvey

19 February, 12:56

The price of a sweater was originally $20 but the store is having a sale and now it only costs $12. What is the discount percentage that the store is offering?

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Daniella Weaver · Answer 1

Firstly, we need to calculate the difference between original cost and the discounted cost which would be $20 - $12 = $8 hence the discount is $8. To get to know the percentage, we need to take the difference amount i. e. $8 divided by original price $20 = 0.4 x 100 = 40%

Teagan Donaldson · Answer 2

40%

Step-by-step explanation:

20x40%=8

$20-$8=$12