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Original 42.54 marked down 30% what is the new price

User Stone Rock
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Answer:

$29.78

Explanation:

30% is written as 0.3 in decimal form.

Find the amount taken off:

$42.54 · 0.3 ≈ $12.76

Then, subtract the original price by the amount taken off

$42.54 - $12.76 = $29.78

Conclusion:

The new price is $29.78

User Ramesh Maharjan
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