Question

Last week the waiter received $80 in tips. This week the waiter received $63 in tips. What is the percent decrease in tips from last week to this week?

A 0.21%

B 21%

C 22%

D 27%

Answer 1

21.25%

Explanation:

To find the percent decrease, take the original amount and subtract the new amount

80-63 = 17

Divide this by the original amount

17/80 =.2125

Multiply by 100 to change to a percent

21.25%