Percentages, SM-Bank 028

A hockey stick is on sale, reduced from $220 to $165.

What percentage discount has been applied? (2 marks)

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$25\text{%}$

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$\text{Discount}$	$=\dfrac{\text{reduction}}{\text{original price}}\times 100$
	$=\dfrac{220-165}{220}\times 100$
	$=25\text{%}$

\(\text{Discount}\)	\(=\dfrac{\text{reduction}}{\text{original price}}\times 100\)
	\(=\dfrac{220-165}{220}\times 100\)
	\(=25\text{%}\)