A shirt originally cost $44.88, but it is on sale for $42.64. What is the percentage decrease of the price of the shirt? If necessary, round to the nearest percent.
A 18%
B 85%
C 5%
D 12%

Medal Given. Please Help.

Question

A shirt originally cost $44.88, but it is on sale for $42.64. What is the percentage decrease of the price of the shirt? If necessary, round to the nearest percent.
A 18%
B 85%
C 5%
D 12%

Medal Given. Please Help.

anonymous · Answer

Do you have an idea?

anonymous · Answer

Maybe its C? @kels200105

anonymous · Answer

Okay, Step 1. Convert the percentages into decimals:

A. 0.18
B. 0.85
C. 0.05
D. 0.12

anonymous · Answer

if you wanna convert into decimals you have to divide. So think of this slowly

anonymous · Answer

Okay converted the percentages. @kels200105

anonymous · Answer

Then subtract your 5% by 44.88. :)

anonymous · Answer

Okay I did. @kels200105

anonymous · Answer

What did you get?

anonymous · Answer

44.83

anonymous · Answer

I got 42.636. Which if you round it, it's 42.64 :)

anonymous · Answer

Your answer is C. :)

anonymous · Answer

@kels200105 Okay and Thankyou for explaining it for me.

anonymous · Answer

Your welcome!!! Thank you for the medal :)