Question

the price of a cell phone was reduced from $450 to $225. by what percentage was the price of the cell phone reduced? a 25% b 30% c 50% d 75%

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the amount of reduction

$450 - 225= 225$

Step2: Calculate the percentage reduction

$\frac{225}{450}\times100\% = 50\%$

Answer:

B. 50%