Question

The price of a sweater was reduced from $20 to $12. By what percentage was the price of the sweater reduced

Answer 1

Answer:

The price was decreased by 40%

Step-by-step explanation:

Take the original price and subtract the new price

20-12 = 8

Divide by the original price

8/20 = .4

Change to a percent

40 %

The price was decreased by 40%