With a $17.05 discount on a $31 swimsuit, the discount rate is:
A55%
B45%
C35%
D65%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 55%
1. Divide the discount by the original.
2. 17.05 over 31 is 0.55.
3. The rate of discount is 55 percent.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra 2e, Chapter 3, Solve Percent Applications (CC BY 4.0)._
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