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A store purchased an emerald pendant and marked it up 100% from the original cost of

$465. A week later, the store placed the emerald pendant on sale for 20% off. What was the
discount price?

User Dieguinho
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Answer: $744

Explanation: to mark it up 100% they would double the price. The price was $930. 20% of 930 is 186. 930 minus 186 equals 744.
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