SOLUTION: In August my expenses were $76,572 and by Dec they were $53000. By how much did I decrease my expenses?

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Question 839651: In August my expenses were $76,572 and by Dec they were $53000. By how much did I decrease my expenses?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

In August my expenses were $76,572 and by Dec they were $53000.

 ( $76,572 - $53000)/$76,572 = 31% 

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