Question

caroline, an employee of hollister, bought a sweater originally priced at $55 for $38.50 after her employee discount. what percent off is the employee discount?

Answer 1

The employee discount is 30% off. Here's the process to find this answer:

Calculate the difference between the original price and the discounted price. We're trying to find the percentage of the discount, not the percentage 38.50 is of 55.
55 - 38.5 = 16.5
Multiply the difference by 100 as part of the percentage formula. (is over of is equal to the percentage over one hundred)
16.5 * 100 = 1,650
Divide your result by 55 as the final part of the percentage formula.
1,650 / 55 = 30

Answer 2

Answer:

it is 30% off