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The next model of a sports car will cost 5.6% less than the current model. The current model costs $52,000. How much will the price decrease in dollars? What

will be the price of the next model?

User Orkun
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Answer:

49,088

Step-by-step explanation:

First you need to find 5.6% of 52,000. Simply multiply 52,000 by 0.056 (change the percent to a decimal) then you get 2,912.

Second, you need to subtract 2,912 from 52,000 which is 49,088

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