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The price of a sweater was slashed from Rs. 960 to Rs. 816 by a shopkeeper in the winter season. Find the rate of discount given by him.

Market Price = Rs.960


Selling Price = Rs.816


Discount = Market Price – Selling Price


= 960 - 816


=Rs.144


Discount % = (Discount/Market Price) × 100


= (144/960) × 100


= 15%


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