SOLUTION: During a recent sale at a store, a dishwasher's price was reduced from 450 to 396. What was the rate of discount?

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Question 188718: During a recent sale at a store, a dishwasher's price was reduced from 450 to 396. What was the rate of discount?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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During a recent sale at a store, a dishwasher's price was reduced from 450 to 396. What was the rate of discount?
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Discount Amount: 450-396 = 54
Discount rate: 54/450 = 0.12 = 12%
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Stan H.