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With a coupon, you can get a pair of shoes that normally costs $84 for only $72. What percentage was the discount? Explain your reasoning. I just need the reasoning - I already have the answer - please
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With a coupon, you can get a pair of shoes that normally costs $84 for only $72.

What percentage was the discount?

Explain your reasoning.

I just need the reasoning - I already have the answer - please help me

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Person above me is correct
User Santosh Ram Kunjir
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(sorry i’m not gonna solve; word this however you want but this is the reasoning behind the answer) when you divide 84 by 72 you get {answer} and then move the decimal twice to the left and then convert it to a percentage
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