SOLUTION: Last month, Raj earned $1,200. This month, he earned $1,104. By what percentage did his earning decrease?

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Question 700670: Last month, Raj earned $1,200. This month, he earned $1,104. By what percentage did his earning decrease?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Last month, Raj earned $1,200. This month, he earned $1,104. By what percentage did his earning decrease?
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Quantitative decrease: 1200-1104 = 96
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Percent decrease: 96/1200 = 0.08 = 8%
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