SOLUTION: A sofa regularly sells for $590. The sale price is 507.40. Find the percent decrease of the sale price from the regular price.

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Question 953396: A sofa regularly sells for $590. The sale price is 507.40. Find the percent decrease of the sale price from the regular price.
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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$590-$507.40=$82.60 The discount is $82.60
$82.60/$590(100%)=14% ANSWER: The sale price is 14% off the regular price.