A shirt is on sale for 40% off. The sale price is $12. How much was the discount?

Ofornes asked May 10, 2023

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Ofornes asked May 10, 2023

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Let p = the original price

p - .4p = 12

.96p = 12

p = 12.5

The original price was $12.50

12.5 - 12 = .5

The amount of the discount was $.50

Janny answered May 15, 2023

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