Question

A bag of carrots decrease from $2.99 to $2.07. what is the percent of increase

Answer 1

-69%

Explanation:

1) Make Your Equation: 2.99x=2.07

2) Divide Each Side By 2.99:
`(2.99x)/(2.99) =(2.07)/(2.99)`=0.69

3) Make 0.69 A Percent: 69%

4) But Since It Is Decreasing Make It Negative: -69%