He got a 60*.4=$<<60*.4=24>>24 discount

So he paid 60-24=$<<60-24=36>>36 for the shirts

That means he paid 36/3=$<<36/3=12>>12 per shirt

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James buys 3 shirts for $60.  There is a 40% off sale.  How much did he pay per shirt after the discount?
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James buys 3 shirts for $60.  There is a 40% off sale.  How much did he pay per shirt after the discount?
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