document.write( "Question 254818: Blank tapes are selling at 3.50 and are reduced at $1. What is the rate of discount? \n" ); document.write( "
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Blank tapes rate = $3.50
\n" ); document.write( "Reduced rate = $1.
\n" ); document.write( "Reduced amount = 3.50-1 = 2.50
\n" ); document.write( "Rate of discount = (2.5/3.5)*100 = 71.43%
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