SOLUTION: Carey is trying to decide between two guitars. The first had an original price of $160, but is on sale for $100. The second had an original price of $250, but is on sale for $150.

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Question 1147855: Carey is trying to decide between two guitars. The first had an original price of $160, but is on sale for $100. The second had an original price of $250, but is on sale for $150. Which guitar has a greater percent change in price?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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per cent decrease is decrease over original amount
1--60/160 or 3/8 or 37.5%
2--100/250 or 2/5 or 40% The second had the greatest decrease in price.