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Question 429165: The original cost of the shirt was $30.00. Two weeks later the cost of the shirt was $24.00. What percent was it discounted?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

The original cost of the shirt was $30.00, discounted to $24

What percent was it discounted?  (30-24)/30 = 6/30 = .20  or 20% discount



CHECKING our Answer***

 $30 - .20*$30 = $30 - $6 = $24

OR 'paying 80%

 .80*$30 = $24