Question

Diane has been keeping an eye on an emerald ring she likes. Its original price was $22,090. After being marked down for a clearance sale, it is now $13,254. By what percent has the price of the ring gone down?

Answer 1

40%

Explanation:

40% of 22,090 is 8,836. When you subtract $8,836 (40%) you get the current price, 13,254.

(sorry if this is confusing)

Answer 2

40%

Explanation:

22,090-13,254 is 8836

8836/22090 *100 is 40%

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