Question

Last Thanksgiving your family had an 18 pound turkey, this year fewer people are coming over, so your family bought a 14 pound turkey. About what percent decrease does this represent?A. 22%B. 28%C. 33%D. None of the aboveI would appreciate the help on this problem.

Answer 1

Last year: 18-pound turkey

This year: 14-pound turkey

18x = 14

x= 14/18

x= 0.777 (decimal form)

0.77 x 100 = 78%

100%-78% = 22%

Correct option: A.