Question

A shop recorded total sales of $2,000 on Monday. On Tuesday, its sales fell by 10%. On Wednesday, sales fell by another 20% compared with Tuesday. From Wednesday to Thursday, sales increased by an amount equal to 25% of Monday’s total sales.

What is the net change, in dollars, in total sales from Monday to Thursday?

The net change, in dollars, in total sales was _____

Answer 1

-60

Explanation:

Answer 2

"Decrease of 60 dollars"

Explanation:

Sales

Monday = 2000

Tuesday = 10% less = 2000*0.9 = 1800

Wednesday = 20% less = 1800 (0.8) = 1440

Thursday =

25% of Monday = 25% * 2000 = 500

Sales increased by 500 on Thursday compared to Wednesday. So Sales were:

1440 + 500 = 1940

So, compared to Monday (2000) , thursday's sales was $60 less