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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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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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61%

Explanation:


159 - 62 = 97


(97)/(159) = 0.610


0.610 = 61\%

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