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.
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
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