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The price of an item yesterday was $160. Today, the price fell to $72. Find the percentage decrease.
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The price of an item yesterday was $160. Today, the price fell to $72. Find the percentage decrease.

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Answer:

55% decrease

Explanation:

72/160=0.45

0.45x100=45%

100%-45%=55%

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