Question

Liam's last grocery bill was $105. This week, his bill was $85. Calculate the percent change. Round to the nearest hundredth.

Answer 1

Percentage change:

p=(85-105)/105=-20/105=-19.047%

Rounded value: -19.05%

The minus sign indicates a decrease in amount spent.

Answer 2

.199 or 20% (.20)

Explanation: