The price of a suit decreased from $280 to $182 during a clearance sale. What is the percent of decrease in the price? Round to the nearest percent, if necessary.

A.
54%

B.
98%

C.
65%

D.
35%

Question

The price of a suit decreased from $280 to $182 during a clearance sale. What is the percent of decrease in the price? Round to the nearest percent, if necessary.	
 
 A.
54%
 
 B.
98%
 
 C.
65%
 
 D.
35%

vera_ewing · Answer

ok so it can't be B that's for sure...

vera_ewing · Answer

The price decreased by $98. The original price was $280 so it is the percentage decrease of this figure we are looking for. The calculation is:- 

98/280 x 100 = 9800/280 = 35 so the decrease is 35%

anonymous · Answer

I think that it would be D.

anonymous · Answer

280-182=98

280*.35=98

anonymous · Answer

thnx everyone!!!

vera_ewing · Answer

no problem :) let me know if you have any more!