Question

A new couch costs $2500. The sale advertised is 30% off. How much is the discount? (NOT THE FINAL PRICE)
A. $600
B. $750
C. $1750

Answer 1

discount = 30 % of 2500

= 30/100 * 2500
= ?

Answer 2

Divide the price by 100 to figure out what 1% is and multiply the result by 30.

Answer 3

30% of $2500 is the discount. When you see "of" in a word problem, that means multiplication. So 30/100 * 2500= ?

Answer 4

750

Answer 5

good work !

Answer 6

thank you :) everyone!!

Answer 7

np :)

Answer 8

No worries.