SOLUTION: Mrs. Smith is interested in a particular bracelet. Its original price was $35, but it is currently priced at $21. What is the percent of decrease in the price of the bracelet?
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Question 981469: Mrs. Smith is interested in a particular bracelet. Its original price was $35, but it is currently priced at $21. What is the percent of decrease in the price of the bracelet?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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(($35-$21)/$35)(100%)=40%
The percent decrease is 40%
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