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A pair of shoes cost $42. The shoes are on sale for 20% off. How much will you save by buying the shoes on sale?

User Yasheka
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5 votes

Answer:

$8.4

Explanation:

take 42 divide by 5

User Stuart Thompson
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Answer:

$8.40 will be saved by buying the shoes on sale

Explanation:

10% of 42 is $4.20

therefore, 20% of 42 is twice the 10% amount = $8.40

User Alan
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