Question

If a pair of pants that normally sells for $51.00 is now on sale for

$34.00, by what percentage was the price reduced.

Answer 1

17.00 %

Explanation:

17 out of 51 is 34

Answer 2

33.33%

Explanation:

is/of = %/100

34.00/51.00 = x/100

34.00*100 = 51*x

3400 = 51x

Divide both sides by 51

x = 66.67% This is the amount remaining to pay

100% - 66.67% = 33.33% This is the amount the shirt was reduced by.