Question

The price of a video game was reduced from $70 To $40. By what percent what is the price of the video game reduced.

Answer 1

Explanation:

percent decrease = (original number - new number) / (original number) * 100

= (70 - 40) / 70 * 100

= 30/70 * 100

= 0.42857 * 100

= 42.857 % decrease....if u need it rounded, 42.86%....or if u

need it rounded to the nearest whole percent, its 43%

Answer 2

Explanation:

reduced amount = 70 - 40 = $30

Percent of reduction =
`(30)/(70)*100\\=(300)/(7) \\=42(6)/(7)`%

0r 42.86%