In order to find the rate of discount, calculate what is the associated percentage of 5.50 related to 12.99, just as follow:
(5.50/12.99)(100) = 42.34
5.50 is the 42.34% of 12.99.
Hence, the discount was 100% - 42.34% = 57.65%
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