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The cost of a pair of jeans was changed from $78 to $68. 64. What was the percent change?.

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Answer:

-12.00%

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User Brandon Haugen
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Answer:

12% Decrease

Explanation: First, find the amount of change by subtracting. 78 - 68.64 = 9.36. To find the percent change, divide this by to original amount. 9.36/78 = 0.12. And since the cost went down, it was a decrease. Have a nice day! <3

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