document.write( "Question 522576: A coat was reduced from $250 to $200. Find the % of the reduction price \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #346918 by Fals(5)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 250x=200 \n" ); document.write( "We're using this equation to find what number times 250 equals 200. \n" ); document.write( "Divide both sides by 250: \n" ); document.write( "x=.8 \n" ); document.write( "Move the decimal two places to the right. \n" ); document.write( "80%\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "$200 is 80% of $250, meaning you get 20% off. \n" ); document.write( "250 times 20% = 50 \n" ); document.write( "250-50=200 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |