Compute total after discounting most expensive item

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Compute total after discounting most expensive item

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This question evaluates array manipulation and numeric computation skills—specifically identifying the maximum element, applying a percentage discount, and correctly handling fractional results and flooring—within the Coding & Algorithms domain.

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Compute total after discounting most expensive item