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Finding a percentage of o total amount without a calculator...

An item is regularly priced at $35. It is on sale for 40% off the regular price. How much (In dollars) Is discounted from the regular price?
Amount discounted: si
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User Mediarts
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35 - 0.80*35 = x

35 - 28 = x

7 = x

x = 7

He paid $7

User Michael Chudinov
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