Question

The owner of a health club decides to reduce the $35 membership fee by $5. What is the approximate percent decrease in the fee?

The percent decrease is approximately 0.14%.
The percent decrease is approximately 0.85%.
The percent decrease is approximately 14%.
The percent decrease is approximately 85%.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The percentage of decrease is approximately 0.14%.

Explanation:

35 - 5 = 30

What percentage is 5 of 35 (x/100 = is/of)

x/100 = 5/35 (cross multiply)

(5*100)/35 = 14.29%