Mack saw a hat on sale at 40% off of the regular price, which was $19.95. After the discount, how much money will Mack pay for the hat?

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Somebody N.
Mar 29, 2018

#color(blue)($11.97)#

Explanation:

The original price of $19.95 represents #100%#, If the hat has a #40%# discount, then Mack will only pay #(100-40)%# for the hat.

#(100-40)%=60%#

#60%=60/100#

#:.#

#60/100xx$19.95=color(blue)($11.97)#

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