Question

Last week a certain brand of hand lotion cost $3.00 for a 16-ounce bottle. this week the hand lotion is on sale for $2.40 for a 16-ounce bottle. which is the percent decrease in the price of the hand lotion?

A:16%
B:13%
C:20%
D:25%

please show work thank you.

Answer 1

$3.00-$2.40 = $0.60
$0.60/$3.00 = $0.2
$0.2x100 = 20% decrease