Lola bought a new sweater that was on sale for 20% off. The original price was $86. How much was her discount?

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Beetstra · Answer 1 · 2022-02-13T02:21:38+0000

17.2

Explanation:

x/86

20/100

cross multiply 86x20=1720

x time 100 is 100 x

isolate: devide by 100 on both sides

x=17.2

17.2 is 20% of 86