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12 November, 05:32

The price of an item yesterday was $140. Today, the price fell to $63. Find the percentage decrease.

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  1. 12 November, 05:53
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    55% decrease

    Step-by-step explanation:

    To find the percent decrease

    Take the original price and subtract the new price

    140-63 = 77

    Divide by the original price

    77/140

    .55

    Multiply by 100 to get the percent

    .55*100 = 55%

    55% decrease since the price got lower
  2. 12 November, 05:57
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    Answer: 55% decrease

    Step-by-step explanation:

    % decrease is calculated by = [ (New Value - Old Value) / Old Value * 100

    63 - 140 = - 77

    -77/140 = - 0.55

    - 0.55 x 100

    = - 55%
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