SOLUTION: if something costs $70 and is now $52 what is the percentage taken off original price

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Question 816731: if something costs $70 and is now $52 what is the percentage taken off original price
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

if something costs $70 and is now $52 

what is the percentage 'x' taken off original price

   $70 - x*70 = $52

  %281-x%29+=+52%2F70+=+.7429

(1-x) = .74

 1-.74 = x = .26  0r  26% off original price