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55) A shirt that usually costs $30 is on sale for $20. Find the percent of
the discount.

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Answer:

Percentage of Discount :---


((30 - 20))/(30) * 100 = (10)/(30) * 100=\boxed{33.33\%}

User Daniel Falbel
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Find the amount of the discount and divide by the original price:

30-20 = 10

10/30 = 0. 333

Multiply by 100 for percent:

0.333 x 100 = 33.3333%

Round the answer as needed.

User Dave Durbin
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