SOLUTION: Last week a certain brand of grapes cost $5 for a 3lb this week the grapes are on sale for $2 for a 3lb bag �what is the percent decrease in the price of the grapes ?

Question 835195: Last week a certain brand of grapes cost $5 for a 3lb this week the grapes are on sale for $2 for a 3lb bag �what is the percent decrease in the price of the grapes ?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The old price is dollars/pound
The new price is dollars/pound
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The fraction of the decrease in price is

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The percent decrease in price is:

60%

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