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The price of rice dropped from ₱1,120 to ₱1,008 per sack. What was the percent decrease?

1. 11.11%
2. 90%
3. 112%
4. 10%

Answer

D. 10%

Solution

Decrease = ₱112. 112 ÷ 1,120 × 100 = 10%.

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