SOLUTION: Daniel bought a new pair of gloves at the store when they were having a 45% off sale. If the regular price of the pair of gloves was $85, how much did Daniel pay with the discount?

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Question 1019072: Daniel bought a new pair of gloves at the store when they were having a 45% off sale. If the regular price of the pair of gloves was $85, how much did Daniel pay with the discount?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Since he got a 45% discount, he only paid 100-45 = 55% of the regular price.
Thus he paid (.55)($85) = $46.75 before taxes