Problem-Solving and Data AnalysisEasy–MediumAmount of a discount
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis practice question
A coat priced at $60 is marked 30% off. What is the amount of the discount, in dollars?
Answer: 18
30% of 60 is 0.30 × 60 = 18. (The sale price would be 60 − 18 = $42.)
Common wrong answers
- If you answered 2
- 2 is 60 / 30. A percent of a number is found by multiplying: 0.30 × 60.
- If you answered 30
- 30 is the percent, not the dollar amount. Take 30% OF 60.
- If you answered 42
- 42 is the SALE PRICE. The question asks for the discount itself.
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