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A shirt originally costed 54 dollars. But, it is on sale for 49.50 dollars. What is the percentage of decrease on the price of the shirt?

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7%
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8.33%
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9%
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5%
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Solution

The correct option is B 8.33%
Original price of the shirt = 54 dollars

Price of the shirt on sale = 49.50 dollars

Difference in the price = 54 - 49.50
=4.50 dollars

Percentage decrease = Change in priceOriginal price×100

= 4.5054×100

= 8.33%

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