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daydaybrown34
daydaybrown34 daydaybrown34
  • 26-10-2016
  • Mathematics
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A $40 backpack is on sale for $28. What is the percent of change?

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JudithTorres
JudithTorres JudithTorres
  • 26-10-2016

The formula is change over the original.
$40-$28= 12
12/40
You divide 12 by 40 which gives you an answer of 0.3.
You then convert this into a percentage.

You move the decimal 2 places to the right which equals 30%

The percentage change is 30%

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Wolfie135
Wolfie135 Wolfie135
  • 12-11-2020

Answer: -30%

Step-by-step explanation: When you do the math you Will end up with 30% but it is % of change so the logical answer would be -30%

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