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With a coupon, you can get a pair of shoes that normally costs $84 for only $72. What

percentage was the discount?
Step1: Find the amount of discount
Step2: Find the amount of discount as percentage

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User Maxpaj
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Answer:

$12, 14%

Explanation:

Find the amount of discount:

84 - 72 = 12

Find the amount of discount as a percentage

12 / 84 = 0.1428

User Jimmy Z
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