Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in Swahili. Please answer in Swahili.

### Instruction:
Maria bought a ticket to a ZOO. The regular price stands at $15, but she was able to get a 40% discount. How much did Maria pay for the ticket?

### Response:
 Punguzo ambalo Maria alipata ni 40/100 * 15 = $<<40/100*15=6>>6.
Hii inamaanisha bei ya tiketi yake ilikuwa 15 - 6 = $<<15-6=9>>9.