SOLUTION: The new price of a car is 25% higher than the old price of $8,800. The old price is less than the new price by what percent?

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Question 97539: The new price of a car is 25% higher than the old price of $8,800. The old price is less than the new price by what percent?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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NEW PRICE IS 8,800+1.25=11,000
8,000/11,000=.727272=72.72% OF THE OLD PRICE WHEN COMPARED TO THE NEW PRICE.