document.write( "Question 1146937: Matthew bought a motorbike for $295 last year and sold it for $170 this year. What is the percentage loss on his original investment, to 1 decimal place? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #768220 by ikleyn(52858) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( " = 42.4%  (rounded as requested).\r\n" );
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