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Holly had $5,000 in her bank account. She withdrew $800 to buy a new bike. What is the percent decrease in the balance of her account?

The percent decrease is 1.6%.
The percent decrease is 16%.
The percent decrease is 84%.
The percent decrease is 120%.

User Tigrou
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The percent decrease is 16%.

Hint: USE THE PERCENT DECREASE FORMULA!
User Neowizard
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16% is your Answer
$5000 *.16=$800
User Alexander Higgins
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