Question

8. The price of sugar decreases from 20 per kg to ? 18.50 per kg. Find the decrease percentage​

Answer 1

20 - 18.50 = 1.50

now, 1.50/20 ×100 = 7.5%

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

original price was 20

decrease rate = first price - price after decrease

= 20-18.50 = 1.50 Rs

decrease% = (decrease rate /original price ) × 100

= 1.50/20× 100

= 1.50×5

= 7.50%