SOLUTION: A car stereo that originally cost $175 was on sale for $150. What was teh percent of decrease for the stereo?

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Question 97536: A car stereo that originally cost $175 was on sale for $150. What was teh percent of decrease for the stereo?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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(175-150)/175=25/175=.143 OR 14.3% DECREASE IN PRICE.