Question

A shirt originally cost $46.93, but it is on sale for $42.24. What is the percentage decrease of the price of the shirt? If necessary, round to the nearest percent.

A.
10%
B.
11%
C.
90%
D.
8%

Answer 1

c. 90%

90/100 = 0.9

0.9 * 46.93 = 42.24

Answer 2

Answer: 10%

Explanation:

`(46.93)/(42.24)=(100)/(x)`

`x=((42.24)(100))/(46.93)`

`x=90\\\\100-90=10`