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OpenStudy (samara8954):

A shirt originally cost $40.14, but it is on sale for $34.12. What is the percentage decrease of the price of the shirt? If necessary, round to the nearest percent. 15% 85% 18% 12%

OpenStudy (samara8954):

@AlexandervonHumboldt2

OpenStudy (samara8954):

@DanJS

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

40.14*(1-x/100)=34.12

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

14.998%

OpenStudy (samara8954):

so the answer is 12 percent

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

no 15%

OpenStudy (samara8954):

so 15

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

.9 so round up 15%

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