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The value of Betty's car decreased from $22,000 to $18,700. What is the percent decrease in Betty's car?

User Li Yupeng
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Answer:

It is a 15 percent decrease

Explanation:

Divide 18700 by 22000, and your answer will be 0.85 but its asking for the decrease, 100-85=15, so 15% is the decrease.

User GratefulGuest
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Answer:

Explanation:

22000-18700=3300

3300/22000x100=15%

User Todd Gardner
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