D. 20%
To calculate the percentage decrease:
1. Find the difference between the original price and the new price: N1250 - N1000 = N250
2. Divide the difference by the original price: N250 / N1250 = 0.2
3. Convert the result to a percentage by multiplying by 100: 0.2 x 100 = 20%
Therefore, the percentage decrease is 20%.
The price of an article decreased from N1250 to N1000. What is the percentage decrease
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 20%
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