SOLUTION: A $45 sweater was marked down $15 what percent was marked down?

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Question 860853: A $45 sweater was marked down $15 what percent was marked down?
Answer by ben720(159) About Me  (Show Source):
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$15 out of the $45 were marked down.

%2833%2B%281%29%2F3%29%2F100
33%2B%281%29%2F3 out of 100
33%2B%281%29%2F3 per 100
33%2B%281%29%2F3 percent
or
33.3333...%