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While shopping at Best Buy, you find the brand new laptop you have been wanting. The laptop originally costs $189.99 but is marked for 25% off. Find the discount amount and the new purchase price of the laptop before taxes.

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Answer:

$142.49

Explanation:

1. 25% = 0.25

2. 189.99 × .25 = 47.4975

3. 189.99 - 47.4975 = 142.4925

4. $142.49

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