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HELP?: Concert tickets prices decreased from $125.00 to $75.00. What is the percent of decrease.

User Reign
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40%
the answer is 40% bcuz that’s the percent of decrease 125 to 75
User Sunny Kumar
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Answer:

40%

Explanation:

percent change = (new number - old number)/(old number) × 100%

percent change = (75 - 125)/(125) × 100%

percent change = -40%

A negative percent change is a decrease.

Answer: 40%

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