Question

Find the percentage decrease and round to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

12.7%

Explanation:

$3.95 - $3.45 = $.50

$.50 / $3.95 = .127 = 12.7%

Answer 2

16.6%

Explanation:

First, find the difference between the prices:

$3.95 - $3.45 = $0.50

Then, divide the difference by yesterday's price.

$0.50 ÷ $3.95

≈ 0.166

≈ 16.6%