Question

A discount store normally sells DVDs for $14.44. If the DVDs go on sale for $13.72, which of the following is closest to the percent of decrease in the price?.049 or 4.99% or .052

Answer 1

First, calculate the decrease amount:

14.44-13.72 = $0.72

The original price multiplied by a percentage will be equal to the discount amount:

14.44 x = 0.72

x = 0.72 /14.44

x = 0.049

0.049 x 100 = 4.99 %

Correct options:

.049 and 4.99%