SOLUTION: If a store sold 45 chairs last month and 30 chairs this month, what was the percent decrease in the number of chairs sold. my answer is 15%

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Question 137813: If a store sold 45 chairs last month and 30 chairs this month, what was the percent decrease in the number of chairs sold. my answer is 15%
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The decrease in number of chairs sold
monthly is 45+-+30+=+15
The problem asks, "What percent of 45
is 15?"
15+=+%28x%2F100%29%2A45
15%2F45+=+x%2F100
1%2F3+=+x%2F100
x+=+100%2F3
x+=+33.33
The percent decrease in chairs sold was 33 1/3