Question

A pair of shoes cost $40. They went on sale for $25. What is the percent of change?

A. .375%
B. .625%
C. 37.5%
D. 62.5%

Answer 1

new amount - original amount = amount of change
then
`(amount~of~change)/(original~amount)` ×
`100`

So,

`25-40=-15`

Then,
|
`(-15)/(40)` × 100 = 37.5%|

Your answer is C. 37.5%