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if the original amount was $40.00 and the discount is 20% what is the amount of discount and the new price?​

User Evan Gertis
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Answer:

$32

Explanation:

Given the following question:


t=40

s = -20% discount

In order to find the answer, we have to find 20% of 40, and then subtract that number by the total price.


(20*40)/(100) =20*40=800/100=8

20% discount = 8 dollars


40-8=32


t=32

Hope this helps.

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