Question

The price of a Shmintendo game systems has decreased over the years. When the Shmintendo was first introduced it was $249. A few years later, a Shmintendo sold for $199. What is the percent decrease? (Round the answer to the nearest tenths)

Answer 1

20.1%

Explanation:

($249 - $199) = -$50

(-$50)/($249) = 0.2008 or 20.08% or 20.1% to nearest tenth.