Percentages, SM-Bank 080

The sale price of a parrot is $400.

The pet store gives Albert 25% off the sale price.

Albert has a pet store discount voucher that gives him a further $60 off the sale price.

What percentage of the original price does Albert pay for the parrot? (2 marks)

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$60\text{%}$

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$\text{Purchase price}=300-60=$240$

$\text{Percentage of original price}$	$=\dfrac{240}{400}\times 100$
	$=\dfrac{6}{10}\times 100$
	$=60\text{%}$

\(\text{Percentage of original price}\)	\(=\dfrac{240}{400}\times 100\)
	\(=\dfrac{6}{10}\times 100\)
	\(=60\text{%}\)