Question

A flower arrangement was marked down 12.5%. If the flowers originally cost $20, what is the amount of the discount

A.$2.40
B.$2.50
C.$2.05
D.$17.50

Answer 1

$20x12.5%=$2.50
$20-$2.50= $17.50
D. is correct

Answer 2

It would be B
12.5x2=25
25% of 20=5
5/2=2.50

Answer 3

They are correct.

Answer 4

WHICH ONE IS IT

Answer 5

It's B cause you want the discount not the total

Answer 6

Oh yes it is B I read the question wrong. $17.50 would be the total sales amount after the discount.

Answer 7

THNX

Answer 8

You're welcome