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A pair of headphones originally priced at $299 went on sale for $219. What is the percent decrease in price?
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A pair of headphones originally priced at $299 went on sale for $219. What is the percent decrease in price?

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To find the answer, we divide the numbers


(219)/(299)=0.73

This represents 73%. Now, we subtract from 100%


100-73=27

Hence, the percent decrease is 27%.

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