Erica saw a skateboard on sale for $59.95. The original price of the skateboard was $79.95. What was the approximate percent discount on the skateboard?

Answer 1

79.95 -X79.95 = 59.95

(1-X) 79.95 = 59.95

(1-X) = 59.95/79.95 = 0.74984

-X = 0.74984 -1 = - 0.25016

X = 0.25016 = about 1/4 = 25% discount