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Suppose that a car normally sells for $16,500 and now on sale ft $14,000. What is the percent of discount? If necessary round your answer the nearest tenth.

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Percentage increase/decrease is given by (the difference ÷ original value) × 100

The decrease in value is 16500 - 14000 = 2500

The percentage decrease = (2500÷16500) × 100 = 15.2%
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