SOLUTION: A sporting goods stores is offering an additional 30% off all clearence items. Angie purchases a pair of running shoes on clearence for $65.00. If the shoes were originally cost $8

SOLUTION: A sporting goods stores is offering an additional 30% off all clearence items. Angie purchases a pair of running shoes on clearence for $65.00. If the shoes were originally cost $8

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Question 1063566: A sporting goods stores is offering an additional 30% off all clearence items. Angie purchases a pair of running shoes on clearence for $65.00. If the shoes were originally cost $85.00, what was her total discount?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
85-65 / 85=0.235294 or 23.5294% total discount. ☺☺☺☺
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