Question

in the summer season the price of a woolen shawl decreases from ₹3450 to ₹2902.80. find the percentage decrease in the price of the shawl​

Answer 1

Answer:

15.86%(approx.)

Step-by-step explanation:

C.P.(Cost Price) = Rs. 3450

D.P.(Decreased Price) = Rs. 2902.80

Percentage Decrease =

$\frac{C.P. - D.P.}{C.P.} \times 100$

= $\frac{3450 - 2902.80}{3450} \times 100$

= 0.1586 × 100

= 15.86%