Question

Jeremy wanted a new drum set for $600. The drums had a scratch on them, so they were discounted down to $492. By what percent did the drums decrease?

Answer 1

It would be 18%.

First you need to find the difference between 600 and 492 which is 108.
Then you need to divide 108 by 600 which is 0.18.
Then you need to multiply 0.18 by 100 which leaves you with 18%.

Hope this helps x

Answer 2

18%

Explanation:

First you find the difference between 600 and 492 which is 108. Then you divide that difference by the original cost which is .18. Then you multiply that by 100 which is 18%.