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

Answer: 10%

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{46.93}{42.24}=\frac{100}{x}$

$x=\frac{(42.24)(100)}{46.93}$

$x=90\\\\100-90=10$

Answer 2

Answer:

c. 90%

90/100 = 0.9

0.9 * 46.93 = 42.24