SOLUTION: A $45 sweater was marked down $15 dollars what percent was marked down?

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Question 848972: A $45 sweater was marked down $15 dollars what percent was marked down?
Answer by Phillips54(20) About Me  (Show Source):
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15/45=x/100
15*100/45=x
1500/45=x
33=x
it was marked down %66 percent.