A computer was regularly priced at $1,500.

Question

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.