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Shawn saw a frisbee on sale for $15.99. It was originally priced at $19.99. What is the approximate percent discount on the frisbee?

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Butt Koko, this is the solution:

Original price = 19.99

Sale price = 15.99

Discount = 19.99 - 15.99 = 4.00

We can use Direct Rule of Three to calculate the percent of discount, this way:

Price Percent

19.99 100

4.00 x

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4 * 100 = 19.99 * x

400 = 19.99x

x = 400/19.99

x = 20.01

The approximate percent discount on the frisbee is 20%

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