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OpenStudy (anonymous):

nate went shopping at a bookstore. the price of a book was 14.95 but it had a sale sticker. when he paid for it he was charged 12.71 before the sales tax was added. what was the percent of discount to the nearest percent????????????????? o.o

OpenStudy (anonymous):

1:25 a.m my mind is not working well v.v

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Let me write a new step thing.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is it multiple choice?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nope. if it was i would have known the answer by now

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I usually start with 20$ and figure my way from there. So, I finally got it.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

*20%

OpenStudy (anonymous):

.15*14.95=2.24 14.95-2.24=12.71

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So the answer is 15%

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks again bruh

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no prob

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