Question

NEED HELP ASAP PLEASE WITH EXPLANATION PLEASE

The original price of a watch was $200. The price was reduced to $160
during a sale. What was the percentage decrease in the price of the
watch?

(1) 20%
(2) 25%
(3) 40%
(4) 80%

Answer 1

(1) 20%

Explanation:

→ Find the difference in price

200 - 160 = 40

→ Divide difference by original price

40 ÷ 200 = 0.2

→ Multiply the answer by 100

0.2 × 100 = 20%