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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.2 Solve Percent Applications · Try It 16 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Percent Applications · Try It 16

Find the percent decrease.
Last year, Sheila’s salary was $42,000. Because of furlough days, this year, her salary was $37,800.

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