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The price of oil, in dollars per barrel, declined last week by 3.5%. If it started the week at 102.00 per barrel, at what per barrel price did it end the week?

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Answer:

98.57

Explanation:

3.5% over 100% X 102=3.43

102-3.43= 98.57

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