Question

the price of a tv was $246. the new price is $221. was it an increase or decrease and by how much. ( round to the nearest whole dollar)

Answer 1

The original price of the tv was $246

The new price is $221

We know that $246 is greater than $221. This means that it was a decrease. From high to low. The amount by which it decreased is

246 - 221 = $25

Percentage is expressed in terms 100