Question

A television normally costs $1,420. Due to a store sale, the televison is now $1,022.40. What was the percentage taken off the television?

Answer 1

Answer: 28%

Step-by-step explanation:

  $\dfrac{new-original}{original}$

 $=\dfrac{1022.40-1420}{1420}$

 $=\dfrac{-397.60}{1420}$

= -0.28

= -28%

NOTE: negative sign represents decrease