At a store closing, a universal discount rate is applied to all items. The table shows the price for three items. Original Price

Discount Price

Total Price

(including sales tax)

$22.50

$13.50

$14.31

$27.00

$16.20

x

$32.50

y

z

Activity 1 of 2
Part A: What is the discount rate at the store closing?

A.
60%

B.
90%

C.
25%

D.
40%