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An amount was decreased by 8%. The new amount is $27.60. What was the original amount?​

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Answer:

$30

Explanation:

92% = $27.60

1% = $27.60/92

100% $27.60/92 x 100

100% = $30

NOTE: The / is a fraction

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User Moses Machua
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Answer:

$30.00

Explanation:

$27.60/0.92 = $30.00

User Lesli
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