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Question
The price of an article decreased from Rs 20 to Rs 16; find the percentage decrease.
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Solution
Original price = ₹ 20
Decrease price = ₹ 16
Amount of decrease = 20 – 16 = ₹ 4
Percentage of decrease = `4/20xx100` = 20%
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