A pair of shoes that normally sells for $80.00 is on sale for $50.00. What is the percent discount?
A)50.0%
B)37.5%
C)30.0%
D)60.0%

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To find the percent discount, we can use the formula: 
percent discount = [(original price - sale price) / original price] x 100%
Substituting the given values, we get: 
percent discount = [(80 - 50) / 80] x 100%
percent discount = (30 / 80) x 100%
percent discount = 0.375 x 100%
percent discount = 37.5%
Therefore, the percent discount is 37.5%, which is closest to option B.

A Pair of Shoes That Normally Sells for $80