The cost of a pair of shoes fell from $66 to $54. What was the percentage change?

Phillip Wood asked Dec 18, 2022

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The cost of a pair of shoes fell from $66 to $54.
What was the percentage change?

Phillip Wood asked Dec 18, 2022

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Answer:

18.18%

Explanation:

66 - 54 = $12

% change - 12/66 * 100

simplify - 12/66 --> 2/11

2/11 * 100

200/11

18.18%

Ivy Growing answered Dec 23, 2022

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