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A stereo system that regularly sells for $240 goes on sale for $192 what is the percent discount

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14 years ago

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Ms. Sue
You save $48.

48/240 = 0.2 = 20%

14 years ago
Anwar
thanks
14 years ago
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

14 years ago
Anwar
why did u divide by 240
14 years ago
Ms. Sue
You want to find the percent that the original price is discounted.

If you are the merchant and decide to get rid of these $240 stereo systems, you decide to offer 20% off the original price.

20% of 240 = $48

240 - 48 = 192

14 years ago

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