Question

In 2010, Fernando paid $1,810 in federal income tax. In 2011, he paid $816. What is the percent of decrease in the amount paid

Answer 1

45% decrease.

Explanation:

So, basically, write a fraction of the amount of decrease: 816/1,810. Change that to a decimal or simply convert the fraction to a percent. If you go the decimal way, convert the decimal to a percent. The result is 45%