Great! Since the sale price is \( \text{P}120.xx \), let’s assume the exact value of \( \text{xx} \) is provided. For the sake of calculation, I'll assume \( \text{xx} = 75 \) as an example. If you have a different value, feel free to provide it, and I'll adjust the calculations.

So, let's assume:
- Sale Price = P 120.75

### a. What part of the original cost is the discount?

\[
\text{Discount} = \text{Original Price} - \text{Sale Price} = \text{P} 200.00 - \text{P} 120.75 = \text{P} 79.25
\]

### b. What % of the selling price was the discount?

\[
\text{Discount Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Discount}}{\text{Original Price}}\right) \times 100\%
\]

\[
\text{Discount Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{P} 79.25}{\text{P} 200.00}\right) \times 100\% = 39.625\%
\]

So the discount is **P 79.25**, which is **39.63%** of the original price.

Would you like to confirm the sale price or ask for further details on this calculation?

### Follow-Up Questions:
1. If the sale price was P 150.50, what would the new discount and percentage be?
2. How does the discount percentage change if the sale price is P 130.00?
3. If Jane had a coupon for an additional 5% off, what would be her final price?
4. What if the original price was P 250.00? How would the discount change?
5. If the store offered a "buy one get one half off" deal, how would this compare to Jane's discount?
6. What is the total cost if Jane bought two bags at the sale price?
7. How would the discount percentage change if the original price was reduced to P 180.00?
8. What would be the discount in absolute terms if the sale price was P 99.99?

### Tip:
Always round percentages to two decimal places for more precise financial calculations.

Learn how to calculate the discount percentage and savings on a purchase using a detailed example problem. This problem covers financial mathematics concepts, including percentage calculations for discounts and original prices. Suitable for adult learners.

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