SOLUTION: Mark paid $26 for a CD player that was listed for $40. What rate of discount did he recieve?

SOLUTION: Mark paid $26 for a CD player that was listed for $40. What rate of discount did he recieve?

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Question 724: Mark paid $26 for a CD player that was listed for $40. What rate of discount did he recieve?

Answer by raisetoana(4) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The value of the discount = $40 - $26 = $14
The percentage of the discount = 14 / 40 = 35%
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