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In December one artificial Christmas tree cost $159. In January the same tree cost $62. Find the percent of decrease to the nearest whole percent.

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Answer:


61\%

Explanation:

Cost in December
=\$159

Cost in January
=\$62

Total decrease in the cost
=159-62=\$97


Percentage\ decrease=(97)/(159)*100\\\\=61.006\approx 61\%

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