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A lawnmower that regularly sells for $150 is on sale for $120. By what percentage was the price decreased?

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Answer:

20%

Explanation:

Find the difference of both prices.

150 - 120 = 30

Calculate the ratio of the decrease in price to the original price.

30/150 = 0.2

Multiply the decimal by 100 to get your percentage.

0.2(100) = 20

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