SOLUTION: A washing machine that usually sells for $250 is marked down to $210. What is the discount? What is the discount rate?

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Question 922133: A washing machine that usually sells for $250 is marked down to $210. What is the discount? What is the discount rate?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The discount is $40
The discount rate is:
+40%2F250+=+.16+
+.16%2A100+=+16+
16%