At a shoe sale, Tomo buys a pair of sneakers for $108 that are originally $144. Nikki bought similar sneakers for $111 that were originally $150. What percent off are both sneakers? Who gets the better deal? 

Let's calculate the percent discount for both Tomo and Nikki:

### For Tomo:
- Original price: $144
- Sale price: $108
- The discount amount is $144 - 108 = 36$.

To find the percent discount:
\[
\text{Percent discount} = \left(\frac{\text{Discount amount}}{\text{Original price}}\right) \times 100 = \left(\frac{36}{144}\right) \times 100 = 25\%.
\]
Tomo's discount is **25%**.

### For Nikki:
- Original price: $150
- Sale price: $111
- The discount amount is $150 - 111 = 39$.

To find the percent discount:
\[
\text{Percent discount} = \left(\frac{39}{150}\right) \times 100 = 26\%.
\]
Nikki's discount is **26%**.

### Who gets the better deal?
Since Nikki got a 26% discount while Tomo got a 25% discount, **Nikki gets the better deal**.

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions:
1. How would the discount change if Tomo bought the sneakers for $100 instead?
2. What is the difference in the dollar amount saved between Tomo and Nikki?
3. How would a 30% discount affect the price of a $200 item?
4. If a third friend bought sneakers originally priced at $120 with a 20% discount, what would the sale price be?
5. How much would Tomo save if the sneakers were discounted at 35%?

**Tip**: To quickly estimate discounts, use the formula $ \text{Discount Percent} = \frac{\text{Original Price} - \text{Sale Price}}{\text{Original Price}} \times 100 $.

At a shoe sale, Tomo buys a pair of sneakers for $108 that are originally $144. Nikki bought similar sneakers for $111 that were originally $150. What percent off are both sneakers? Who gets the better deal?

Learn how to calculate percent discounts on sneakers bought by Tomo and Nikki. Tomo bought sneakers for $108 originally priced at $144, and Nikki bought sneakers for $111 originally priced at $150. This problem covers the basic arithmetic of percentage calculation. Suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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