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the science book was originally 12$. the bookstore placed it on sell for $8. find the percent of decrease. can you answer at a 7 grade level

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Answer:

It is %33.333... decrease from 12 to

Explanation:

Step 1. 12-8=4

Step 4/12=.333...

Step 3. 0.333...*100=%33.333 decrease

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