Question

The cost of a stereo cable has dropped to $12 this week. Last week's cost was $19 . Find the percentage decrease. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

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Answer 1

36.8%

Explanation:

First, we have the find the amount of change, by taking

$19 - $12 = $7

Then

7 divided by 19, times 100 = 36.8%

So, the percentage decrease is 36.8%