Find the percent of discount. Round to the nearest tenth.

original price $24,365; selling price $16,820

a) 44.9%

b) 31.0%

c) 22.3%

d) 75.5%

To calculate a discount percent

Take the original price

Subtact the sale price

This calculates the Discount

Take the Discount and Divide by the Original price

This gives you a decimal number

Move decimal over to make a percent