Question

A shirt originally cost $50.97, but it is on sale for $40.78. What is the percentage decrease of the price of the shirt? If necessary, round to the nearest percent.

Answer 1

Answer:

20% decrease.

Explanation:

difference over original

50.97-40.78= 10.19

diff/orig=sales tax

10.19 / 50.97= 19.99..

19.99 is approximately 20.