Question

A computer was regularly priced at $1,500.
If you order the computer online, you can save money as the price is only $1,200.

What percent discount are you getting?

Responses

Answer 1

To calculate the percent discount, you can use the formula:

\[
\text{Percent Discount} = \left( \frac{\text{Original Price} - \text{Sale Price}}{\text{Original Price}} \right) \times 100
\]

In this case, the original price is $1,500 and the sale price is $1,200.

Now, plug in the values:

\[
\text{Percent Discount} = \left( \frac{1500 - 1200}{1500} \right) \times 100
\]

Calculate the difference:

\[
\text{Percent Discount} = \left( \frac{300}{1500} \right) \times 100
\]

Now divide 300 by 1500:

\[
\frac{300}{1500} = 0.2
\]

Now multiply by 100 to get the percentage:

\[
0.2 \times 100 = 20\%
\]

Therefore, you are getting a **20% discount**.