SOLUTION: A high definition flat screen TV regularly sells for $850, but is on sale this weekend for $600. Find the percent decrease in price. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a per

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Question 831871: A high definition flat screen TV regularly sells for $850, but is on sale this weekend for $600. Find the percent decrease in price. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.
the decrease would be $250.
250=P*850
250/850=P*850/850
250/850=P
P=33 1/3%
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weekend for $600. Find the percent decrease in price. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.
the decrease would be $250.
250=P*850
250/850=P*850/850
250/850=P
P=33 1/3%
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It's all correct except the last step.
250/850 =~ 29.4%