Question

The price of a notebook was $3.60 yesterday. Today, the price fell to $3.10. Find the percentage decrease. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

Answer 1

13.9%

Explanation:

First, we find the amount of decrease.

$3.60 - $3.10 = $0.50

The price decreased $0.50.

Now we find what percent $0.50 is of $3.60.

percent = part/whole * 100%

percent = $0.50/$3.60 * 100%

percent = 0.13888 * 100% = 13.9%

Answer: 13.9%