Since it starts at 50 and goes to 35....it is a decrease since the amount is going down, or getting smaller. To find the percent, first find the difference 50-35 = 15; then divide by the initial amount of 50. So, 15/50 = 0.3, and then convert that to a percent by multiplying by 100. Therefore the percent decrease is 30%
Answer:
$1340.49
Step-by-step explanation:
From the attached image
Subtotal Cost of Purchased Items

Since the builder receives a 20% contractor's discount, plus and additional 3% for paying in full within 30 days.
Discount = 23% of $1658 = 0.23 X 1658 =$381.34
Total (Less Discount) = 1658-381.34 = $1276.66
Tax on building materials is 5%.
Therefore:
Tax = 5% of $1276.66=0.05 X 1276.66
Tax=$63.83
Therefore, the total bill:
=$1276.66+63.83
Grand Total =$1340.49
58-13=45 45/9=5 Carlos rented the bike for 5 hours