If a item cost 35.65 I pay 30.30 for it how much percent is that off?

If a item cost 35.65 I pay 30.30 for it How much Percentage is that? How do you figure the Percentage for it? I know I save 5.35 cents but I need the percentage..
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If a item cost 35.65 I pay 30.30 for it how much percent is that off?

$35.65 x percent off = $5.35

30.30 / 5.35 = 0 .15 or 15%

so, percent off = 0.15 or 15%

check:

$35.65 x 85% = $30.30

$35.65 x 0.85 = $30.30

 

 

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