SOLUTION: In June, Lindsey purchased an airfare ticket for $450 from Dallas to New York City. In July, the airline reduced the fare to $360. What percent is the reduction? (Please solve in p

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Question 674047: In June, Lindsey purchased an airfare ticket for $450 from Dallas to New York City. In July, the airline reduced the fare to $360. What percent is the reduction? (Please solve in percent decrease formula, i got 92% but im not sure i was absent yesterday and this is my make up work)
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The dollar amount of the reduction is
+450+-+360+=+90+
The percent reduction is
+%2890%2F450%29%2A100+=+20+
20%