The original price of a Shirt was $45. In sales, the shirt is reduced to $32.50. Calculate the percentage reduction.

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Answer:

27.8%

Explanation:

(32.5)/(45) =0.722

0.722 = 72.2%

The % reduction is:

(100-72.2)% = 27.8%

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