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Caroline spent $62.64 on groceries after using coupons and store discounts. Without the coupons and store discounts, the groceries would have cost $72.00. What is the total discount Caroline received at the grocery store? A. 8% B. 13% C. 15% D. 9% PLEASE I NEED HELP ASAP

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Answer:

13% is the answer

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User Minkyung
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Answer: B

Explanation:

You need to multiply the decimal form of the percent off times the original cost. Then you need to subtract the output to the original cost. So,

0.13 x 72 = 9.36

72 - 9.36 = 62.64

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