Astore is having a dealer close-out sale. a computer desk, originally priced at $83, is now on sale for $78.85. what is the close-out discount rate? this is a percent of decrease.

A computer desk, originally priced at $83, is now on sale for $78.85

originally priced at $83. After discount the price becomes $78.85

Discount amount =  $83 - $78.85 = $4.15

Decrease rate = discount amount divide by original price

Decrease rate =

Decrease rate = 0.05

To find percent of decrease we multiply by 100

0.05 * 100 = 5%

Decrease percentage = 5%