SOLUTION: Last year Docie Johnson had net sales of $582,496. This year her sales decreased by 12%. What were her net sales this year?

SOLUTION: Last year Docie Johnson had net sales of $582,496. This year her sales decreased by 12%. What were her net sales this year?

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Question 1060966: Last year Docie Johnson had net sales of $582,496. This year her sales decreased by 12%. What were her net sales this year?
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Last year Docie Johnson had net sales of $582,496. This year her sales decreased by 12%. What were her net sales this year?
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100% - 12% = 88% = 0.88
Sales this year = 0.88*Sales last year
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