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Holly had $5,000 in her bank account. She withdrew $800 to buy a new bike. What is the percent decrease in the balance of her account?

I will give bainliest if you give me a step by step explantion on it.
The percent decrease is 1.6%.
The percent decrease is 16%.
The percent decrease is 84%.
The percent decrease is 120%.

User CRDamico
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Answer:

The answer is 16%

Explanation:

800/5000 x 100

= 16%

User Chb
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Answer:

The answer is B. the percent decrease is 16%

Explanation:

Multiple 16% by 5000 and you'll get 800

User Noirbizarre
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