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Alexandra bought a hat that costs 14 dollars and a watch that costs 6 dollars. At the counter she received a discount. If she paid only 15 dollars, how many dollars was the discount?

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Answer:

It was a 25% discount

Explanation:

25 percent of 20 is 5. You subtract 5 from 20 and get 15.

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