SOLUTION: If something cost �8.00 and was changed to �5 what percentage has been taken off?

SOLUTION: If something cost �8.00 and was changed to �5 what percentage has been taken off?

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Question 705944: If something cost �8.00 and was changed to �5 what percentage has been taken off?
Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/8=0.375=37.5%
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