SOLUTION: A sweater that was originally $60 is on sale for $46. What is the percent discount?

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Question 696388: A sweater that was originally $60 is on sale for $46. What is the percent discount?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A sweater that was originally $60 is on sale for $46. What is the percent discount?
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Quantity discount: 60-46 = $14
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Percent discount: 14/60 = 23 1/3%
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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