A Sales Representative's Orders for January Were 83 1/3% Less

question 102

Essay

A sales representative's orders for January were 83 1/3% less than her December orders, which amounted to $20 000.
a) How much were the sales rep's orders in January?
b) By what amount did her orders decrease?

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