Question

at a clothing store, all items are on sale for 30% off. what fraction represents the sale discount?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert percentage to fraction

A percentage is a fraction out of 100, so 30% is $\frac{30}{100}$.

Step2: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (10): $\frac{30\div10}{100\div10}=\frac{3}{10}$.

Answer:

$\frac{3}{10}$