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The price of an item has been reduced by 45%. The original price was $25.

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1) Considering that the price has been reduced by 45%, then let's find out the new price:

25(1 - 0.45) = Discounted Price , tWhen we subtract from 1 we'll get the factor

1 represents 100%, 0.45 = 45%

25(0.55)

$13.75

2) So the new price after the discount, and not considering taxes is $13.75

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