Question

50 decreased by ??? is 40
options are
60% 80%
19% 40%

Answer 1

Answer: 19%

Explanation:

50, percentage decreased by 60% (percent) of its value = 20

50, percentage decreased by 80% (percent) of its value = 10

50, percentage decreased by 19% (percent) of its value = 40.5

50, percentage decreased by 40% (percent) of its value = 30

Hence, the answer is 19%

Answer 2

19%

Explanation:

40/50 = x/100

solve for x

x is equal to 20%

but out of the answer choices it's 19%.