document.write( "Question 232616: My teacher in advanced algebra doesn't really have time to answer my questions because i have her for my 7th period. My question is,
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$75 to $48 is marked down by $27
\n" ); document.write( "the % change is taken from original price of $75
\n" ); document.write( "27/75=.36=36% decrease
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