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  1. First, find the amount of the discount

Example: $299.95 - $179.99 = $119.96

2. Next, use this percent equation to find the percent discount.

Words: $119.96 is what percent of $299.95?

Variable: Let n represent the percent.

Equation: $119.96 = n times $299.95

$119.96 = n times $299.95|Write the Equation

0.40 = n|Divide each side by $299.95

The Percent of discount is about 40%

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