A skateboard was reduced in price from $50 to $43. What was the percent decrease? 2% 14% 16% 7% P.S. thank you in advance.

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A skateboard was reduced in price from $50 to $43. What was the percent decrease?

2%
14%
16%
7%

P.S. thank you in advance.

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Answer:

14%

Explanation:

50 - 43= 7,

solve x/100 * 50 = 7,

x = 14

7 = 14% of 50

Kimberley answered Jun 26, 2023

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14% because if you do 50 multiplied by 0.14, you get 7

Umang Gupta answered Jul 1, 2023

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