Question

Tracey paid $130 for an item that was originally priced at $500. What percent of the original price did Tracey pay?

Answer 1

2.6%

Explanation:

1. Set up a proportion:
   `(130)/(500) = (x)/(100)`
2. Cross multiply, then divide: 130 × 100 = 1300, 1300 ÷ 500 = 2.6
3. So, Tracey spent 2.6% of the original price

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