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Strawberries cost $2 per pound and gets 20% discount on the total cost. How much does Kate pay for the strawberries?

Strawberries cost $2 per pound and gets 20% discount on the total cost. How much does Kate pay for the strawberries?
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strawberries cost $2 per pound and gets 20% discount on the total cost. How much does Kate pay for the strawberries?

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User Rob Kraft
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We need to calculate the rate Kate pays, not the actual amount.

If the normal price is $2/lb and there is a 20% discount, then Kate pays

($2/lb)(0.80) = $1.60/lb for the berries.
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User Jacksonakj
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2 x 0.20 = 0.40

2.00 - 0.40 = $1.60.
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