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The price of an item yesterday was $140. today the price fell to $98. find the percentage decrease.
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The price of an item yesterday was $140. today the price fell to $98. find the percentage decrease.

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30%

Explanation:

140-98=42

42/140=0.3

0.3×100=30

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