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How much of a discount is 1/3 off an item is regularly $150.00?

User Kinjal
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Answer:

$50 discount

Explanation:

If you take away 1/3 you're still left with 2/3 so you multiply the normal price (150) by 2/3 to get the discounted price and subtract the two number for the discount

User Darmen Amanbay
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Answer:

That means the item is now $50 off.

Explanation:

150/3=50

So $150 - $50 = $100

User Uncle Iroh
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