Question

Holly had $5,000 in her bank account. She withdrew $800 to buy a new bike. What is the percent decrease in the balance of her account?

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Answer 1

Percent change is the units of change divided by original. The change happening here is withdrawing $800. The original is $5000. So calculate the following:

\(\%\operatorname{of}~decrease=\frac{$800}{$5000}=?\)

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