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The original price of a television was decreased from $1,500 to $1,275. What was the percent decrease in the original price of the television?

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It was 15% off
15% of 1,500 is 225. 225 subtracted by 1,500 is 1,275 so 15% is the answer
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Answer:

the answer is a 15% decrease from the original price

Explanation:

it decreased by 225 and 225 is 15% of 1500

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