SOLUTION: an electronic device that previously sold for $21 has been reduced to $17.43. the price reduction, rounded to the nearest whole percent, is

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Question 301691: an electronic device that previously sold for $21 has been reduced to $17.43. the price reduction, rounded to the nearest whole percent, is
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The price change is $3.57 ($21 - $17.43)
357/2100 = 17/100 = 17% decrease

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