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Am i on the right track ? I have two percent problems. Please help.
Deb's Bakery marks up a cake it makes for $10 by 55%. Round up to the nearest cent.
* $10 x .55 = $5.50
* $10 + $5.50 = $15.50
* $15.51
The price of a loaf of bread went down to $0.45 from $0.50. What was the percent decrease in the price of the bread.
A)1% B)5% C)7.5% D)10% E)15%
Solution
$0.50 - $0.45 = .05
percent equivalent 5%
I can't understand,how is this the incorrect answer.
Your help is appreciated.
Deb's Bakery marks up a cake it makes for $10 by 55%. Round up to the nearest cent.
* $10 x .55 = $5.50
* $10 + $5.50 = $15.50
* $15.51
The price of a loaf of bread went down to $0.45 from $0.50. What was the percent decrease in the price of the bread.
A)1% B)5% C)7.5% D)10% E)15%
Solution
$0.50 - $0.45 = .05
percent equivalent 5%
I can't understand,how is this the incorrect answer.
Your help is appreciated.
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