Question

$12.25 pen set; 60% discount

Answer 1

As you want a 60% discount, you must find 40% of $12.25.

40% of $12.25 is the same as 2/5 of $12.25.

Now, 12.25 / 5 = 2.45

And, 2.45 x 2 = 4.90

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This means that 60% off $12.25 is $4.90.