Under an offer at a saree shop, customers receive 3 sarees free with the purchase of 5 sarees. Find the discount available to the customers.
37.5%
Here's how to calculate the discount percentage:
1. Determine the effective cost:
For every 8 sarees purchased (5 paid + 3 free), the customer effectively pays for only 5 sarees.
2. Calculate the discount amount:
The discount is the difference between the original cost (8 sarees) and the effective cost (5 sarees): 8 - 5 = 3 sarees.
3. Calculate the discount percentage:
The discount percentage is calculated as follows:
\(\text{Discount Percentage} = \frac{\text{Discount Amount}}{\text{Original Amount}} \times 100\)
In this case:
\(\text{Discount Percentage} = \frac{3}{8} \times 100 = 37.5\%\)
Therefore, the discount available to the customers is 37.5%.
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