Question

The price of a video game was reduced from $70.00 to $40.00. By what percentage of the price was was the videogame reduced? Justify your answer. ​

Answer 1

-43%

Explanation:

40 - 70 x 100= -43%

70

Answer 2

42.86%.

Explanation:

Reduction in price = $70.00 - $40.00 = $30.00

Reduction in percentage = ($30.00 ÷ $70.00) x 100 = 42.86%

The price of the videogame was reduced by 42.86%.