Question

Jerry's bowling score was 230 last week, but only 190 this week. What was the percent decrease in Jerry's score? A. 21.1% B. 17.4% C. 1.74% D. 2.11%

Answer 1

230-190=40
From 230 the decrease was 40
from 100 the decrease is 100 x 40 divided by 230
The percent decrease was 17,39 about 17,4
So the correct answer is B