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A tent that initially sold for $68.00 is on sale for 21% off. What is the sale price of the tent?

a. $41.28
b. $47.00
c. $47.00
d. $323.81

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Answer:

Explanation:

100-21 gives you 79 so 68.00- .79, however, that gives you 53.72

User Tknell
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Answer:

Hey!

Try this!

Take the original price.

Divide the original price by 5.

Alternatively, divide the original price by 100 and multiply it by 20.

Subtract this new number from the original one.

The number you calculated is the discounted value.

Enjoy your savings!

User Adam Maass
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