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A pair of boots that originally sold for $75.32 are on sale for 22% off.

How much will you pay for the shoes after the discount? (not including tax)

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Answer:

The boots will be $58.75

Explanation:

first you cross multiply


(x)/(75.32) x
(22)/(100)

you then get 1,657.04= 100x, so divide by 100 on both sides to get

16.5704 = X

Subtract X (the 22% discount amount) from the original price to get the new price of $58.75!

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