SOLUTION: Tracey paid $190 for an item that was originally priced at $290. What percent of the original price did Tracey pay?

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Question 751772: Tracey paid $190 for an item that was originally priced at $290. What percent of the original price did Tracey pay?
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, stanbon:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+%28+190%2F290+%29%2A100+=+65.52+
$190 is 65.52% of $290

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Tracey paid $190 for an item that was originally priced at $290. What percent of the original price did Tracey pay?
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x/100 = 190/290
x = 100(190/290)
x = 65.52%
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Cheers,
Stan H.