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A shirt originally cost $50.97, but it is on sale for $40.78. What is the percentage decrease of the price of the shirt? If necessary, round to the nearest percent.

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Answer:

20% decrease.

Explanation:

difference over original

50.97-40.78= 10.19

diff/orig=sales tax

10.19 / 50.97= 19.99..

19.99 is approximately 20.

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