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Maria bought a ticket to a ZOO. The regular price stands at $15, but she was able to get a 40% discount. How much did Maria pay for the ticket?
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How much did Maria get off the regular price? ** The discount Maria got was 40/100 * 15 = $<<40/100*15=6>>6.
How much did Maria pay for the ticket? ** That means the price for her ticket was 15 - 6 = $<<15-6=9>>9.
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