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The next model of a sports car will cost 13.4% less than the current model. The current model costs $44,000. How much will the price decrease in dollars? What will be the price of the next model?

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Price decrease: $5,896
Price of the next model: $38,104

Explanations:
100 - 13.4 = 86.6/ 100 = 0.866
44000 x 0.866 = 38,104

44000 - 38104 = 5,896
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