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The price of an item has been reduced by 20%. The original price was $90. What is the price of the item now?

User Webbiedave
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Answer:

90×20 = 1800÷100 = 18

Explanation:

You multiply the percent and other number and divide the answer by 100.

User Stuckless
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Answer:

$72

Explanation:

20% = 0.20

90 * 0.20 = 18

90 - 18 = 72

User Baralong
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