SOLUTION: i would really appreciate help on this problem i have on my homework. The cost to fix your car was $235.75 for labor and $132.12 for parts. your friend however said he can fix you

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Question 168201: i would really appreciate help on this problem i have on my homework.
The cost to fix your car was $235.75 for labor and $132.12 for parts. your friend however said he can fix your car for a total of $342.25.
what is the percent increase or decrease if your friend fixed your car? specify increase or decrease.

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
235.75+132.12=367.87
(367.87-342.25)/367.87
25.50/367.87=.0693 or 6.93% is the decrease in estimated price from your friend.