When in doubt, try reductio ad absurdum ...A watch is on sale...

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    When in doubt, try reductio ad absurdum ...

    A watch is on sale for 30$. You pay a reduced price of $29. Where has the other $1 gone?

    Here, the total price was $30; they paid $27+2 = $29. Where's the $1?

    Simple in both cases - a reduction in notional profit.

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    Never ask a mathematician - he'll only cloud the issue!

    Now if someone would help me with MY problem ...
 
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