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The price of a sweater was reduced from $20 to $12. By what percentage was the price of the sweater reduced

User Hubert OG
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Answer:

The price was decreased by 40%

Explanation:

Take the original price and subtract the new price

20-12 = 8

Divide by the original price

8/20 = .4

Change to a percent

40 %

The price was decreased by 40%

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