Question

Last month the balance on your credit account was $785. Your new balance is $540. What percent of your total balance did you pay?

Answer 1

Answer: 31%

Explanation: I just got it right

Answer 2

31.21%

Step-by-step explanation:

The balance last month was $785

The new balance is $540

It means a payment of $785- $540 was made

=$785 - $540

=$245

As a percentage

=$245/$785 x 100

=0.3121 x 100

=31.21%