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A $40 backpack is on sale for $28. What is the percent of change?

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Answer: -30%

Step-by-step explanation: When you do the math you Will end up with 30% but it is % of change so the logical answer would be -30%

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The formula is change over the original. $40-$28= 12 12/40 You divide 12 by 40 which gives you an answer of 0.3. You then convert this into a percentage. You move the decimal 2 places to the right which equals 30% The percentage change is 30%
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