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(18) An item priced at $5.50 is reduced by 10%. What is the NEW Price

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User Darnelle
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Answer:

Explanation:

5.50*10%= .55

Move the decimal point to the left one spot 5.50 becomes .55

5.50-.55= $4.95 final price

User Travel
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Well it would equal 0.55 because 5.50-10%=5.50
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