Question

A record store is having a sale. CDs that were regularly priced at $14 are on sale for $10.50. What is the percentage of decrease in the price of the CDs?

Answer 1

25%

Explanation:

To calculate a percentage decrease, first work out the difference (decrease) between the two numbers you are comparing. Next, divide the decrease by the original number and multiply the answer by 100.

14-10.50=3.50

3.50 divided by 14 is 0.25 or 25%

Answer 2

I believe they are 75% off. If you divide 10.5 by 14 you get .75.