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- 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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