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16 September, 21:59

A skateboard was reduced in price from $50 to $43.

What was the percent decrease?

16%

14%

7%

2%

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  1. 17 September, 00:50
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    The answer is 14%

    $50 is 100%, $43 is x%

    $50 : 100% = $43 : x

    x = $43 * 100% : $50 = 86%

    Now subtract from 100% to find the percent decrease:

    100% - 86% = 14%
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