SOLUTION: Cadence goes to buy a new computer which costs $585 She thought it was on sale for 50% off, but is surprised when she goes to pay and the cashier says that it is only $200! was it

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Question 1123925: Cadence goes to buy a new computer which costs $585 She thought it was on sale for 50% off, but is surprised when she goes to pay and the cashier says that it is only $200! was it 50% off? If not, what was the percent discount.''.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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If it was 50% off, the price would have been
+585%2F2+=+292.5+
$292.50
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If it cost $200, then the amount they took
off the price was +585+-+200+=+385+
so the percent of the discount is
+%28385%2F585%29%2A100+=+65.81+
65.81%