SOLUTION: a dress is on sale for $45 but its normally $72. what percentage decrease in price?

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Question 406409: a dress is on sale for $45 but its normally $72. what percentage decrease in price?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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72-45=27
27/72=0.375=37.5%