If the written price of a basket is Rs. 50 and a salesman offers a Rs. 2.50 discount, the discount % is ______?

If the written price of a basket is Rs. 50 and a salesman offers a Rs. 2.50 discount, the discount % is ______?

Explanation

Discount percentage = (Discount / Original Price) * 100

Discount = Rs. 2.50

Original Price = Rs. 50

Discount percentage = (2.50 / 50) * 100

= 5%