The president of a small company
made $72,000 last year. She cut her
salary this year to $60,000 because
the company was not doing as well.
What was the percent decrease in
her salary to the nearest percent?

Respuesta :

Answer:

17%

Step-by-step explanation:

Percent decrease

[tex] = \frac{72000 - 60000}{72000} \times 100 \\ \\ = \frac{12000}{72000} \times 100\\ \\ = \frac{1200000}{72000} \\ \\ = 16.67 \% \\ \\ \approx \: 17 \%[/tex]