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The original price of a new computer is $233.00. If the computer is marked down 32%, what is the new price?

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Answer:

= $ 158.44

Explanation:

$ 233 = 100%

100% - 32% = 68% which is the percentage that represents the new price

If 100% = $ 233

What about 68% = $?

= (68 x 233) ÷ 100

= 15844 ÷ 100

= $ 158.44

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