SOLUTION: Tracey paid $140 for an item that was originally priced at $370. What percent of the original price did Tracey pay?

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Question 807024: Tracey paid $140 for an item that was originally priced at $370. What percent of the original price did Tracey pay?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tracey paid $140 for an item that was originally priced at $370. What percent of the original price did Tracey pay?
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Quantity discount:: 370-140 = 230
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Percent discount:: 230/370 = 0.6216 = 62.16%
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Stan H.
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