A certain article of clothing was discounted during a special sale to 3/4 of its original retail price. When the clothing didn't sell, it was discounted even further to 1/3 of its original retail price during a second sale. By what percent did the price of this article of clothing decrease from the first sale to the second sale?	Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 50%	B) 33.33%	C) 25%	D) 55.55%	E) 12.5%
Say the original retail price of the item was $200.   The price after the first sale = 3/4 * $200 = $150.   The price after the second sale 3/4 *  200= 
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$150.   The price after the second sale=1/3 * $200 = $200/3.   The percent change from the first sale to the second = (150 - 200/3) / 150 = 1/3 = 55.55%.   Answer: 55.55%.
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A certain article of clothing was discounted during a special sale to 3/4 of its original retail price. When the clothing didn't sell, it was discounted even further to 1/3 of its original retail price during a second sale. By what percent did the price of this article of clothing decrease from the first sale to the second sale?