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Brooke went to a store that said all items were 2/5 off the price . What is the percentage off at the store Brooke went to ?

User Lsavio
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Answer:

It would be 40%.

Explanation:

Think of it like a 5 question test. 5/5 would be 100%, 4/5 would be 80%, 3/5 would be 60%, 2/5 is 40%.

User Superjisan
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Answer:

2/5 off = 40% off

Explanation:

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