Question

A lamp is on sale, and its price is reduced from $80 to $50.

What is the percent of decrease?

Select from the drop-down menu to correctly complete the statement.

The percent of decrease is
%.

Answer 1

37.5

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The percentage of decrease 37.5%

Explanation:

80-50=30

30*100 / 80$ = 37.5%