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The price of an item yesterday was 110. Today the price fell to 33 find the percentage decrease
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The price of an item yesterday was 110. Today the price fell to 33 find the percentage decrease

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110-100%
33-x
X=30
100-30=70% is the answer
User Weissvonnix
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The amount of the decrease is (110 - 33) = 77

The decrease as a fraction of the original amount is ( 77 / 110 ) .

As a decimal, 77/110 = 0.7 .

To change a decimal to a percent, move
the decimal point two places that way ==> .

0.7 ==> 70% .
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