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A store is selling a pair of sneakers for $80. However, they are having a sale that everything is 15% off. What is the new price of these sneakers after the sale.

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The new price after the sales is $68

Explanation:

The cost of a pair of sneakers = $80

Discount / sales offer= 15% off

New price = $80- 15% of $80

15% of $80 = 15 x 80/100

= $12

New price = 80 - 12

= $68

The new price after the sales is $68

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