Question

The price of a car has been reduced from $19,500 to $12,870. What is the percentage decrease of the price of the car?

A.
3.4%
B.
66.3%
C.
34%
D.
66%

Answer 1

B. 66.3% is the answer

Answer 2

C 34%

Explanation:

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

19500-12870 =6630

Divide by the original price

6300/19500=.34

Multiply by 100% to get in percent form

34%