Find the percent of discount. Round to the nearest tenth.

original price $21,240; selling price $15,360

A.) 26.1%

B.) 58.8%

C.) 27.7%

D.) 38.3%

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2 October, 12:25

Find the percent of discount. Round to the nearest tenth.

original price $21,240; selling price $15,360

A.) 26.1%

B.) 58.8%

C.) 27.7%

D.) 38.3%

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Marisol Johnston · Answer 1

Marisol Johnston 2 October, 14:47

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The answer would be 27.7% or C.

Heather Reyes · Answer 2

Discount = original price - selling price

discount = 21240 - 15360 = 5880

percent discount = (discount / original price) * 100

percent discount = (5880/21240) * 100

" = 0.2768 * 100 = 27.68 % rounded = 27.7%

(credit to Texaschic101)

Find the percent of discount. Round to the nearest tenth.original price $21,240; selling price $15,360A.) 26.1%B.) 58.8%C.) 27.7%D.) 38.3%

Find the percent of discount. Round to the nearest tenth.

original price $21,240; selling price $15,360

A.) 26.1%

B.) 58.8%

C.) 27.7%

D.) 38.3%