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.
98%

B.
65%

C.
54%

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.
98%
 
 B.
65%
 
 C.
54%
 
 D.
35%

anonymous · Answer

Subtract $182 from $280 to find the difference. $280-$182=$98

Write a proportion.$$\frac{ 98 }{ 280 }=\frac{ x }{ 100 }$$Solve for x
Cross multiply 98 times 100: 98*100=9800 
Divide by the other number, 280. 

9800/280 = 35