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The price of rice dropped from ₱1,200 to ₱720 per sack. What was the percent decrease?
- 66.67%
- 40%
- 60%
- 480%
Answer
B. 40%
Solution
Decrease = ₱480. 480 ÷ 1,200 × 100 = 40%.
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