A jacket cost 2400 rubles. First it received a 15 percent discount, then a coupon for 140 rubles was used. How many rubles were paid?
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- After the discount, 85 percent of the price remains.
- Calculate 2400 × 85 ÷ 100 − 140.
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Answer: 1900
After the discount, the price is 2400 × 85 ÷ 100 = 2040 rubles. The coupon reduces it to 2040 − 140 = 1900 rubles.