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The original price for the TV at Best Buy was $600, but the new price is $360. What is the percent of change?

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Answer:

decrease by 40%

Explanation:

change = new price - old price = $360 - $600 = -$240

The new price represents a decrease of $240.

$240/$600 = 0.4, so the new price represents a 40% decrease from the old price.

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Answer:

40% decrease

Explanation:

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