SOLUTION: Daniel is planning to buy a new professional soccer ball for a cost of $165. He went to the store and paid only $99, because it was on sale. What percent discount did he receive?

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Question 1178172: Daniel is planning to buy a new professional soccer ball for a cost of $165. He went to the store and paid only $99, because it was on sale. What percent discount did he receive?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, ikleyn:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi

$165*(%pd) = $99
(%pd) = 99/165 = .60 
Therefore,  What percent 'discount' did he receive? .40 0r 40%

$165 - .40*$165 = $99  Checks.
Wish You the Best in your Studies.


Answer by ikleyn(52797)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Use your calculator.



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