An electrician purchases some outdoor lighting for a customer at a wholesale price of ​$901.70. The customer would have paid the retail price of ​$1270. What was the wholesale​ discount?  whole number or an exact decimal. If the decimal does not​ terminate, round to one decimal​ place

The wholesale discount can be calculated as the difference between the retail price and the wholesale price, divided by the retail price, expressed as a percentage.

To calculate:

\[
\text{Wholesale Discount (\%)} = \frac{\text{Retail Price} - \text{Wholesale Price}}{\text{Retail Price}} \times 100
\]

Substitute the values:

\[
\text{Wholesale Discount (\%)} = \frac{1270 - 901.70}{1270} \times 100
\]

First, calculate the difference between the retail price and the wholesale price:

\[
1270 - 901.70 = 368.30
\]

Now divide by the retail price:

\[
\frac{368.30}{1270} = 0.2904
\]

Finally, multiply by 100 to get the percentage:

\[
0.2904 \times 100 = 29.04\%
\]

Rounding to one decimal place, the wholesale discount is **29.0%**.

Would you like further details or clarifications?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:
1. How can you determine a markup percentage from wholesale and retail prices?
2. What formula is used to calculate the retail price if you know the wholesale price and discount?
3. If the retail price changes, how does it affect the discount percentage?
4. How do you calculate the profit margin from a retail sale?
5. What factors could affect an electrician’s final markup?

**Tip:** When calculating percentage discounts, always verify the formula fits the context—either discount on original value or markup.

An electrician purchases some outdoor lighting for a customer at a wholesale price of $901.70. The customer would have paid the retail price of $1270. What was the wholesale discount? Whole number or an exact decimal. If the decimal does not terminate, round to one decimal place.

Learn how to calculate the wholesale discount when given the retail and wholesale prices of outdoor lighting. This problem involves percentage and discount calculations, with a detailed step-by-step solution provided. Suitable for students in Grades 9-12.

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