SOLUTION: A coat was reduced from $250 to $200. Find the % of the reduction price

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Question 522576: A coat was reduced from $250 to $200. Find the % of the reduction price
Answer by Fals(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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250x=200
We're using this equation to find what number times 250 equals 200.
Divide both sides by 250:
x=.8
Move the decimal two places to the right.
80%
$200 is 80% of $250, meaning you get 20% off.
250 times 20% = 50
250-50=200