Calculate the percentage saving of the following, giving your percentage to 1 d.p.

Question

a) Jeans: Was £45 Now £35
b) CD: Was £14.99 Now £12.99
c) Shirt: Was £27.50 Now £22.75

Answer 1

a) The percentage saving on jeans can be calculated as (45-35)/45 * 100 = 22.2%

b) The percentage saving on CDs can be calculated as (14.99-12.99)/14.99 * 100 = 13.3%

c) The percentage saving on shirts can be calculated as (27.50-22.75)/27.50 * 100 = 16.9%