3 years ago

The price of an item yesterday was $140. Today, the price fell to $63. Find the percentage decrease.

Mathematics

2 answers:

tankabanditka [31]3 years ago

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Answer: 55% decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

% decrease is calculated by = [ (New Value - Old Value) / Old Value × 100

63 - 140 = -77

-77/140 = -0.55

- 0.55 x 100

= -55%

Anna35 [415]3 years ago

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Answer:

55% decrease

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the percent decrease

Take the original price and subtract the new price

140-63 =77

Divide by the original price

77/140

.55

Multiply by 100 to get the percent

.55*100 = 55%

55% decrease since the price got lower

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