The price of an article decreased from N1250 to N1000. What is the percentage decrease

A. 5:3
B. 5:2
C. 4:1
D. 4:2

1 answer

B. 5:2

Percentage decrease = ((1250-1000)/1250) * 100
Percentage decrease = (250/1250) * 100
Percentage decrease = 0.2 * 100
Percentage decrease = 20%

Therefore, the percentage decrease is 20%, which can be expressed as a ratio of 5:2.