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The afternoon high temperature was 88°F. By midnight, the temperature 1 point

dropped down to 73°F. What is the percent decrease?

User Capo
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Answer:

17%

Explanation:

88 - 73 = 15

15 divided by 88 = 0.170

round to the nearest percent, 17%.

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User Farukh
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Answer:

17.04545

Explanation:

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