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A microwave is $54.99 and has a 25% decrease. What is the amount of decrease?

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Answer:

$41.24

Explanation:

Discount = Original Price x Discount %/100

Discount = 54.99 × 25/100

Discount = 54.99 x 0.25

You save = $13.75

Final Price = Original Price - Discount

Final Price = 54.99 - 13.7475

Final Price = $41.24

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