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A pair of shoes was originally priced at $100. The store owner gives a discount, and the shoes are now priced at $60.

Enter the percent discount for the pair of shoes.

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4 votes

Answer:

60%

Explanation:

60/100 x/100

60 * 100 = 6000

6000/100 = 60

= 60%

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Answer:

The discount is $40

Explanation:

To find the discount you'll need to subtract the new price from the old one.

100 - 60 = 40