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How is a 15% discount similar to a 15% decrease? Explain

User LHCHIN
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Because it goes down just as much because its the same number
User Cubby
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It's the same because you're trying to find net price (end price)

You're going to take in both scenarios 100%-15%= 85%

You're always going to be paying only 85% of the price.
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