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The price of an item yesterday was 115. Today, the price fell to 46 . Find the percentage decrease.

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Answer: 60%

Explanation:

To calculate the percentage decrease in price from yesterday's cost of $115 to today's price of $46, you can use the following formula:

Percentage Decrease = [(Initial Price - Final Price) / Initial Price] * 100

In this case:

Initial Price = $115

Final Price = $46

Percentage Decrease = [($115 - $46) / $115] * 100

Percentage Decrease = ($69 / $115) * 100

Percentage Decrease = 0.6 * 100

Percentage Decrease = 60%

So, the price of the item has decreased by 60%.

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