Question

the price of a tv was originally 374.99 and reduced to 299.50. what was the percent decrease of the price of the tv round your answer to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

Answer: 20.13% decrease

Explanation:

First, you should do: 374.99 - 299.50 = 75.49

After that, you should divided 75.49 by 374.99 =

(75.49 x 100)/374.99 = 20.131%

Answer 2

first you should say:
374.99 - 299.50 = 75.49
so now you should say:
75.49/374.99 = ?/100
so ? is the percent:
? = (75.49*100)/374.99 = 20.131 % :)))
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