SOLUTION: Anisa and Devi wanted to buy gifts for their parents. Anisa bought a necklace at $2024 after a 12% discount. Devi bought the same necklace at $1357. What was the percentage discoun

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Question 1125554: Anisa and Devi wanted to buy gifts for their parents. Anisa bought a necklace at $2024 after a 12% discount. Devi bought the same necklace at $1357. What was the percentage discount given to Devi?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find price before discount
Let +x+ = price before discount
+x+-+.12x+=+2024+
+.88x+=+2024+
+x+=+2300+
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Devi bought it for $1357
+2300+-+1357+=+943+ is amount of discount
+943%2F2300++=+.41+
She got a 41% discount