Lizzy: While buying DVDs at the store, Maria received a 25% discount. If the discount she received is $40, how much did she pay in total?.
Me: Hmmm, let me think. I think this is the detailed solution:
Since 100 percent represent the original price, and she received a 25% discount which is $40, the original price is 100 / 25 * 40 = 160. Maria paid $160 - $40 = $120 after receiving the twenty - five percent discount. Final answer: 120.