Question

The price of a digital camera was reduces from $350 to $280 by what percentage was the price of the digital camera reduced?

Answer 1

20%

Explanation:

First: work out the difference (decrease) between the two numbers you are comparing.

Decrease = Original Number - New Number

350-280= 70

Then: divide decrease by original number & multiply the answer by 100.

70/350= .2

.2*100= 20

Percentage Reduced = 20%

% Decrease = Decrease ÷ Original Number × 100