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The original price of a scarf was $35 during a store closing sale a shopper saved $14 on the scarf

a. Did the shopper save more or less than 50%

b. What percentage discount did she receive

User Alaeddine
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Answer:

more than, because 15 percent of 35 is 17.75. 14 is less than that.

User Dmpop
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Answer:

(I don't know if I'm correct) A) The shopper saved less than 50%

B) She recieved a 40% discount.

Explanation:

35/14=2.5

100/2.5=40

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