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At a movie rental machine, the movies rent for $3.00, except on Tuesdays, when they rent for $0.49. Approximately what percent of the regular cost is saved by renting a movie on a Tuesday?

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(3 - 0.49) / 3 = 2.51/3 = 0.836 = 83.6% is saved
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