Question

The regular price of an MP3 player was $200. During a holiday sale it is marked down by $60. What is the percent discount?A.60%B.34%C.30%D.28%

Answer 1

Given : Regular price of MP3 player was $200. It was marked down by $60.

Required: Percent discount

Explanation:

Marked Price = $200

Discount given = $60

$Percent\text{ discount = }\frac{Discount\text{ given}}{Marked\text{ price}}\ast100$

So, percent discount =

$\frac{60}{200}\ast100=30\%$

Final answer : Percentage discount is 30%