By installing energy-saving equipment, the Pala Rey Youth Camp reduced its normal $1000-per-month utility bill by $450. What percent decrease does this amount represent?

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The percent decrease is calculated by dividing the amount of decrease ($450) by the original amount ($1000) and then multiplying by 100 to convert to a percentage: $\frac{450}{1000} \times 100 = 45\%$.

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