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At a department store, a coat that normally sells for $50 is on sale for $35. What is the percent decrease in the cost?
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At a department store, a coat that normally sells for $50 is on sale for $35. What is the percent decrease in the cost?

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Explanation:


percentage \: decrease \\ = ((50 - 35))/(50) *100 \\ = (15)/(50) * 100 \\ = 15 * 2 \\ = 30\%

30% is the right answer.

User Dheeraj Kumar
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Answer:

  • 30%

Explanation:

Discount amount:

  • $50 - $35 = $15

Discount %:

  • 15/50*100% = 30%
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