Last week, the price of oranges at the farmer’s market was $1.75 per pound. This week, the price has decreased by 20%. What is the price of oranges this week?

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Last week, the price of oranges at the farmer’s market was $1.75 per pound. This week, the price has decreased by 20%. What is the price of oranges this week?

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20% of 1.75 then subtract that from 1.75.

20% of 1.75 is 0.35.

1.75 - 0.35 = 1.45

The price is $1.45 per pound this week.

Jaudette answered Aug 30, 2022

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