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The price of an item yesterday was 135 . Today, the price fell to 82. Find the percentage decrease.The price of an item yesterday was . Today, the price fell to . Find the percentage decrease.

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yesterday :
$135

today :
$82

decreased by :
135 - 82 = 53

let’s say, $135 = 100%
53 / 135 x 100 = 39.25925926%

if you were to re-check,

39.25925926 / 100 x 135 = $53
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