Mathematics for Elementary Teachers with Activities (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134392790
Author: Beckmann, Sybilla
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7.6, Problem 2P
Last year’s sales were $7.5 million. This year’s sales are only $6 million. By what percent did sales decrease from last year to this year? Explain how to solve the problem two different ways.
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