A shirt that was selling for $80 is reduced to $60. Find the percent decrease in price.

Argentpepper asked Mar 13, 2023

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Answer:

25% decrease

Explanation:

Percentage Decrease = [(Start Value - Final Value) / |Start Value|]×100

80 - 60 = 20

20 / 80 = 0.25

0.25(100)= 25%

Sean Fausett answered Mar 19, 2023

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