Question

1)The price of a pair of boot was reduced from $80 to $60. By what percentage

was the price of the boots reduced?

2)Lisa and her date spent $87.70. They want to leave a 20% tip what amount would be reasonable for the tip

Answer 1

1) 25%

2) $17.54

Explanation:

1) The boots were reduced from $80 to $60, therefore the total amount they were reduced by in terms of money is $20. To find out what percentage $20 is of $80, you divide.

20/80 = 0.25

0.25 = 25 % (to change a decimal to a percentage, you multiply by 100)

2) 20% = 0.20 (to change a percentage to a decimal, you divide by 100)

To find 20% of $87.70, multiply 0.20 by 87.70.

87.70 x 0.20 = 17.54