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(I work in a clothing clearance outlet and I’m helping a kid pick out a pair of shoes whilst his mother is on the phone.)
Customer: “How much are these shoes?”
Me: “$100, but we’re having a sale with 50% off the price of everything in store, so those will end up being $50.”
Customer: “So, they’re free?”
Me: “No, they’re $50.”
Customer: “But 50% off $50 equals nothing, so they’re free!”
Me: “No, the original price is $100. It’s 50% off that price, which ends up being $50.”
Customer: “Hey, mum, these shoes are free!”
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