OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.2 Solve Percent Applications · Exercise 81 · Algebra · Algebra word problems
Solve Percent Applications · Exercise 81
Find ⓐ the amount of discount and ⓑ the discount rate. (Round to the nearest tenth of a percent if needed.)
Nikki bought a patio set on sale for $480. The original price was $850. To the nearest tenth of a percent, what was the rate of discount?
OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.2 Solve Percent Applications · Exercise 81
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