Question

The cost of a camera decreased from $150 to $65.
What is the percent of decrease in the price?
Round to the nearest percent.
A.43%
B.57%
C.85%
D. 131%

Answer 1

First subtract:

150 - 65 = 85

Now divide it to the original:

85 / 150 = 0.57

Multiply by 100:

0.57 * 100 = 57%