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A bag of carrots decrease from $2.99 to $2.07. what is the percent of increase

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Answer:

-69%

Explanation:

1) Make Your Equation: 2.99x=2.07

2) Divide Each Side By 2.99:
(2.99x)/(2.99) =(2.07)/(2.99)=0.69

3) Make 0.69 A Percent: 69%

4) But Since It Is Decreasing Make It Negative: -69%

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