Scott calculated a 20% discount on a sale item by finding 80% of the price. Why does this make sense?

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I don't really under stand what you are asking so I can't really answer

SketchyTech answered Jan 14, 2016

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there is 100% percent in all. so instead of finding 20% of it and subtracting, finding 80% percent of the original is much easier at times.

Danie answered Jan 19, 2016

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