Question

An item went from 40 to 30. what is the percent discount

Answer 1

Old Price = 40
New Price = 30

Discount = old price - new price
Discount = 40 - 30
Discount = 10

Percentage discount = discount/original x 100
Percentage discount = 10/40 x 100 
Percentage discount = 25%

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Answer: 25%
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