SOLUTION: A computer sold for the price of $800 dollars in May. In June the computer was sold on sale for $680.50. What is the percent of change in price? (round to the nearest hundredth)

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Question 1077843: A computer sold for the price of $800 dollars in May. In June the computer was sold on sale for $680.50. What is the percent of change in price? (round to the nearest hundredth)
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Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The AMOUNT of the change is:
+800+-+680.5+=+119.5+
The % of the change is:
+%28+119.5%2F800+%29%2A100+=+14.9375+
To the nearest hundredth, that is:
14.94%

Answer by MathTherapy(10552) About Me  (Show Source):
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A computer sold for the price of $800 dollars in May. In June the computer was sold on sale for $680.50. What is the percent of change in price? (round to the nearest hundredth)
Percent change: highlight_green%28-+14.94%29