Question

A discount store normally sells DVDs for $14.44. If the DVDs go on sale for $13.72, which of the following is closest to the percent of decrease in the price?

Answer 1

4.9%

Explanation:

To find the percentage you first find the decrease in price, divide it by the original price then multiply it by 100.

(14. 44-13. 72)

= -------------------- ×100

14. 44

0. 72

= -------- × 100

14. 44

= 0. 72× 6. 925207759

= 4. 986149584

~ 4. 9