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Natalie saved $20 when she purchased a new phone.The phone originally cost $125.What percent savings did Natalie receive on the purchase of the new phone

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i think is 6.25 because is 125/20 as a fraction
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x 20
------ = -------
100 125

(The percentage x saved is equal to 20 out of 120) Cross multiply:
125x = 20(100)
125x = 2000
Divide both sides by 125
x = 16%

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