Question

The bookstore had 50 school sweatshirts in stock at the beginning of the school year. One week later, there were 13 sweatshirts remaining. What was the percent of decrease? Round the percent to the nearest tenth if necessary.

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Answer 1

The decrease was 74%

Explanation:

Because there was 37 sweatshirts sold (50 - 13 = 37), so the percentage decrease was 74%

37/50 x 100 = 74%

74% out of 50 = 37