SOLUTION: What is the sale price of a $99 watch with a 40% discount?

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Question 810133: What is the sale price of a $99 watch with a 40% discount?
Answer by Ellington(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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40% off is .40 or .40 off per dollar. So take .40* 99= 39.60 then take 99.00-39.60=59.40 plus your local tax :)