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Part B: If the backpack regularly costs $40, how much does it cost, in dollars, after

the 20% discount?

User Alburkerk
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2 Answers

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Answer:

$ 32

Explanation:

Cost after discount = 40 - 20% of 40

=> 40 - 20/100 × 40

=> 40 - 8

=> 32

Hence,

The cost after discount is $ 32

User GoWiser
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Answer:

  • $32

Explanation:

Given:

  • Initial cost = $40
  • Discount = 20%

Discounted cost:

  • 40 - 20% =
  • 40 - 40*0.2 =
  • 40 - 8 =
  • 32
User Ben Rogmans
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