SOLUTION: Matthew bought a motorbike for $295 last year and sold it for $170 this year. What is the percentage loss on his original investment, to 1 decimal place?

SOLUTION: Matthew bought a motorbike for $295 last year and sold it for $170 this year. What is the percentage loss on his original investment, to 1 decimal place?

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Question 1146937: Matthew bought a motorbike for $295 last year and sold it for $170 this year. What is the percentage loss on his original investment, to 1 decimal place?
Answer by ikleyn(52836) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 = 42.4%  (rounded as requested).

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