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A store advertises 15% off an item that regularly sells $300. How is a 15% discount similar to a 15% decrease? Explain.
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A store advertises 15% off an item that regularly sells $300. How is a 15% discount similar to a 15% decrease? Explain.

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15% off of 300 is 30$ Off it's a decrease. Because your taking something away it's a discount!!!
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Both a discount and decrease will make the cost the same which is $225 for the object. I think that's what your asking. I'm sorry if it is not that helpful.
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