How to find the percent of decrease

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ACT Math › How to find the percent of decrease

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1

A local appliance store puts a washing machine that usually sells for $200 on sale for $150. What is the percent discount?

2

In 2014, a basketball team won games. In 2013, the team won fewer games than it did in 2014. How many games did the team win in 2013?

3

A person who was originally pounds lost pounds. By what percentage did his or her body weight decrease? Round to the nearest hundredth of a percent.

4

If a new television cost for a store to purchase and was originally on sale for , by what percentage must it be marked down in order for the store to make a profit?

5

The regular price for a sweater in October is $80. In November, the store holds a Thanksgiving sale, and the price of the sweater is reduced by 7%. In December, the store holds a Christmas sale, and the November price of the sweater is reduced by an additional 6%. At the end of December, Jim purchases the sweater. By what percent did the price of the sweater decrease from October to December?

6

A company’s annual sales are as follows:

What is the percentage decrease in annual income from and ?

7

What is the percentage decrease from 2.4 gal. to 3.5 qts.?

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