SOLUTION: A 70 dollar watch is on sale for 49 dollars, what is the percent decrease?

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Question 615258: A 70 dollar watch is on sale for 49 dollars, what is the percent decrease?
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A 70 dollar watch is on sale for 49 dollars, what is the percent decrease?
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The decrease is 70 - 49 = 21
21/70 = 3/10 = 30%