a razor atv initially sold for $18000 and is now on sale for $16500 A. Is this and increase or decrease and B. What is the 1% increase or decrease
Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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A. This is a decrease.
B. To calculate the percentage decrease:
Percentage Decrease=(Original Value−New ValueOriginal Value)×100
Percentage Decrease=(Original Value
Original Value−New Value
)×100
Substitute the given values:
Percentage Decrease=(18000−1650018000)×100≈8.33%
Percentage Decrease=(18000
18000−16500
)×100≈8.33%
So, the razor ATV is on sale at a 8.33% decrease from its original price.