Oscar purchased a new hat that was on sale for $5.06. The original price was $9.20 What percentage discount was the sale price?

A) 4.5%

B) 41.4%

C) 45%

D) 55%

Discount = original price – selling price

= $9.20 – $5.06

Discount = $4.14

Discount Percent = discount x 100 / original price

= $4.14 x 100 / $9.20

= $414 / $9.20

Therefore,

Discount Percent = 45%

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