Since 100 percent represent the original price, and she received a 25% discount which is $40, the original price is 100/25*40 = <<100/25*40=160>>160

Maria paid $160-$40 = $<<160-40=120>>120 after receiving the twenty-five percent discount.

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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?
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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?
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