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You bought a boat for $10,000. You have owned it for one year, and it is now worth $8,500. What is the percent decrease in your boat's value? CLEAR CHECK 10% 15% 75% 85%

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Answer:

15%

Explanation:

You find it by taking 10,000 and subtracting 8,500 and get $1,500. Now take $1500 and divide by the actual amount 10,000 and get 15%

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