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7. A dress that normally sells for $72 is on sale for $45. What is the percent decrease in the price? ​

User Jscarle
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37.5% will be the percentage decrease
User SztupY
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Actual price of the dress = 72

Selling price = 45

72 - 45 = $ 27

Percentage of decrease =


(27)/(72) * 100 \\

= 37.5%

.... Hope this will help.....

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