<PRE><B>Question 1178172</B>
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Hi

$165*(%pd) = $99
(%pd) = 99/165 = .60 
Therefore,  What percent &#39;discount&#39; did he receive? .40 0r 40%

$165 - .40*$165 = $99  Checks.
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