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A shop advertised a 22%-off sale. If a coat originally sold for $255, find the decrease in price and the sale price.The decrease in price is $

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Answer:

The decrease in price is of $56.1.

The sale price is of $198.9.

Explanation:

Originally sold for $255, then a decrease of 22%.

The decrease in price is 0.22*255 = $56.1

Sale price: $255 - $56.1 = $198.9

The sale price is of $198.9.

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