SOLUTION: The 1st year Dr. Smith production in gross sales was $427,654.29 the second year his gross production sales came in less at $281,206.14. What percentage was Dr. Smith's gross produ

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Question 100826: The 1st year Dr. Smith production in gross sales was $427,654.29 the second year his gross production sales came in less at $281,206.14. What percentage was Dr. Smith's gross production down from the 1st to the 2nd year.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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427,654.29 - 281,206.14 = 146448.15
146448.15/427654.29=.3424=34.24% production down
Ed