Heather purchased a sapphire bracelet during the Jewelry Emporium's Semi-Annual Clearance Sale. If Heather paid $149.50 for the bracelet and the original price is $230.00, how much of a discount did she receive?

$80.50

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

If Heather paid $149.50 for the bracelet.

The original price is $230.00

Question asked:

How much of a discount did she receive ?

Solution:

The original price was = $230.00

Heather paid for the bracelet = $149.50

Discount amount = Amount paid for bracelet -  Original price of bracelet

                             = $230.00 - $149.50

                             =  $80.50

Thus, she received $80.50 as discount.