SOLUTION: the original price of an item was increased by 40%. then new price was reduced by 30%. final price is what percent to orginal price.

SOLUTION: the original price of an item was increased by 40%. then new price was reduced by 30%. final price is what percent to orginal price.

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Question 1104075: the original price of an item was increased by 40%. then new price was reduced by 30%. final price is what percent to orginal price.
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Reduction by 2%
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