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40% of 60 is calculated by considering 40%=40/100

Then (40*60)/100= (4*10 * 6*10)/(10*10)... since 10/10=1, 4*6=24

So you have 24 dollars off.

60-24= $36

This method allows for doing the calculation quickly on paper or in your head.

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